Our setting out engineers serve the entirety of Birmingham, as well as the surrounding suburbs, with the goal of delivering accurate site positioning using leading surveying technology.
We provide services which can include creating control networks, as-built surveys, quality assurance, volume calculations, and general setting out. Whatever support you need, we always respond quickly to ensure your Birmingham project stays on track. We adapt to your programme and site requirements to further minimise disruption.
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Unlike a recruitment agency, SEP Engineers employ, train, and support their own Engineers as well as having a well-established network of Subcontractors, bringing a wealth of experience in sourcing the right expertise for our Civil Engineering and Earthworks projects.
Dan Wilkinson, Technical Director, D Morgan Plc
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SEP Engineers have consistently supplied quality Site Engineers for varied range of activities over many, many years. This working relationship has developed over 20 plus years and continues to grow.
Alex Keyes, Construction Director, Murraywood Construction
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Over the past 7 years we have received high-level, professional, and reliable Site Engineering support from SEP Engineers on most of our contracts in the NW. Their expertise and commitment have consistently exceeded expectations. I highly recommend them for any Site Engineering needs.
Anthony Judge, Regional Managing Director, GMI Construction Plc
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Their commitment in sourcing and providing the best Engineering staff in the NW sets the apart from their competitors and I know we can call upon them at very short notice to supply whatever we need. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Chris Gallagher, Managing Director, Vermont Construction
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We have a long-standing relationship with SEP Engineers, who continue to provide us with Site Engineer’s that fully meet our contract setting-out requirements, ensuring high standards of quality are continually met.
Gerry McCoy, Operations Director, Bethell Group
Our Birmingham Setting Out Services
On-site marking for key structural elements and boundaries. This can include walls, foundations, roads, and utilities, which are all placed according to project drawings where present.
Measured Building Surveys that accurately map the layout and features of a structure, retaining a technical record for future reference.
Highly accurate coordinate control and data utilisation from physical design drawings and computer-generated 3D models.
Alignment for complex elements such as anchor bolt grids, curved structures, and precast components.
Ongoing quality control to minimise the risk of costly errors and misalignment throughout a project.
Why Use our Birmingham Setting Out Engineers?
Setting out is essential to ensure that construction drawings are translated to the physical site with precision and efficiency.
A setting out engineer will ensure designs are accurately realised to ensure a safe working environment, a smooth project schedule, and meet regulatory compliance.
Without accurate setting out work at the start of a project, you can run into costly discrepancies. Examples include misaligned foundations and other structural elements which need to be reworked later on.
If you aren’t sure whether your project needs a setting out engineer or a team of setting out engineers, get in touch today.
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Our Process
Our engineers use design data from AutoCAD files and models to extract precise coordinates for structural elements, such as foundations and utilities.
Establish control points on site used for accurate and consistent alignment of design features, assisting in ensuring the construction matches specifications.
Advanced surveying equipment, including Leica and Trimble Robotic Total Stations and high-precision GNSS receivers, is calibrated with the control points. These devices then use construction design coordinates to determine highly precise, millimetre-accurate positioning.
The coordinates are physically marked on the ground, ready for the construction team to start building.
Regular verification checks are performed during construction to check that all work is accurately positioned, preventing costly errors and building delays.
About SEP Engineers
Our team of professional setting out and surveying engineers have experience working on a wide range of construction projects, from large-scale commercial developments to civil engineering works.
We understand the importance of safety and planning, especially for works in the heart of big cities like Birmingham. No two construction sites are the same, and our approach is adapted to your needs.
We provide support at a time and pace that suits you, whether that’s with a full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc engineer.
All of our engineers have a minimum of five years of site experience and are qualified to operate in high-risk environments.
The number of site visits a setting out engineer in Worcester requires will vary, depending on the scale of the construction project, its complexity, and risk level.
How accurate is SEP Engineers’ setting out service?
Our setting out adheres to construction tolerances of ±3mm for primary control and ±5mm for structural elements, verified through rigorous QA checks and digital data logging.
My project is considered high risk – are SEP Engineers qualified to provide setting out services in high risk environments?
Yes – all of our engineers have a minimum of five years of site experience, and are site-vetted for high-risk applications, such as nuclear and rail.
What industries do you provide setting out services for?
We deliver setting-out services across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects, including complex environments such as rail, nuclear, and airport sites.
How long will it take for your engineers to get to site?
SEP Engineers has hubs across the UK, so our experts never need to travel too far for a job. We can serve areas in and around Birmingham, such as Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley. Get in touch if you have any questions about your timeline.
What equipment do your setting out engineers use?
We utilise a modern fleet of surveying equipment, including Robotic Total Stations from Leica and Trimble, GPS/GNSS receivers, digital levels, and powerful data collectors. This is backed up by a suite of surveying accessories designed for the site at hand.
What industries do you support?
As one of the largest cities in England, we are prepared to provide setting out for all kinds of projects across Birmingham. We can help with complex work across residential, commercial, and civil infrastructure projects.
