Job Vacancy: Setting Out Engineer, Sligo

Job Vacancy: Setting Out Engineer, Sligo

Tantek 4D is a fast-growing digital engineering company operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, serving the Data Centre, Life Science, Technology, and Construction sectors. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget, and with a focus on safety and sustainability. Health & Safety, Quality, Professionalism, and Performance are core values that guide its work and long-term vision. Tantek 4D offers a comprehensive digital service using advanced technologies, acting as a one-stop partner from design conception through to project completion. Key services include BIM consultancy, Digital Twins, Geospatial Surveying, and Monitoring solutions for a wide range of clients.

Role Description:

As a Setting Out Engineer at Tantek 4D, you will be responsible for setting out and surveying construction works on-site to ensure accuracy and compliance with project designs and specifications. You will interpret drawings and models, verify site levels and dimensions, and provide precise data to support construction teams and project managers. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with site management and subcontractors, maintaining accurate records of set-out points, conducting quality checks, and assisting with as-built surveys and reports. You will use modern surveying instruments and digital tools, support the implementation of BIM and geospatial workflows, and help ensure that health and safety standards are followed on site. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sligo.

Qualifications:

• Strong setting-out and surveying skills, including use of total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and laser levels.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, 3D models, and specifications, ideally with exposure to BIM or digital engineering tools.
• Experience with geospatial data collection, site measurements, and preparation of as-built records and reports.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Solid understanding of construction processes, tolerances, and quality standards in sectors such as data centres, life sciences, or commercial projects.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices on active construction sites.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with project managers, designers, trades, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant engineering or surveying degree/diploma (e.g., Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with common IT tools (e.g., MS Office) and familiarity with surveying or CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or similar) is an advantage.
• Full driving license and eligibility to work on-site in Sligo and, when required, elsewhere in Ireland depending on project location.

A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate, some benefits include:

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