Site Engineers Academy
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Site Engineers Academy Ltd — London

Professional Site Engineering Courses — London

Intensive hands-on 5-day training programmes combining 2 days of expert classroom instruction with 3 days of real on-site practice.

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  • Limited to 5 Students Per Class
  • London-Based
  • Certificate of Attendance Included

Choose Your Course Level

All courses run Monday to Friday. From £625 per student.

Introductory
£625 +VATper student

5 Days (Mon–Fri)

2 Days Classroom + 3 Days On Site

A comprehensive introduction to site engineering and surveying for those entering the profession. Build a solid foundation in the principles and practice of setting out and levelling.

Classroom (2 Days)

Principles of levelling and setting out. Introduction to surveying instruments including automatic levels and staff. Reading and interpreting basic engineering drawings. Health & safety on construction sites. Introduction to coordinate systems and grid references.

On Site (3 Days)

Practical levelling exercises on a live construction site. Setting out simple structures using profiles and string lines. Instrument handling, setup, and care. Recording and booking field measurements. Identifying and correcting common setting-out errors.

Prior Experience Required

No prior site engineering or surveying experience is required. A basic understanding of mathematics and an interest in construction or civil engineering is beneficial. Suitable for school leavers, apprentices, and career changers.

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Intermediate
£750 +VATper student

5 Days (Mon–Fri)

2 Days Classroom + 3 Days On Site

Designed for those with some site experience, this course advances your skills in precision setting out, total station operation, and the interpretation of complex engineering drawings.

Classroom (2 Days)

Total station operation, traversing, and resection techniques. Reading and setting out from detailed engineering drawings and CAD plans. Introduction to coordinate geometry and setting-out calculations. Quality assurance and tolerances in setting out. Digital data collection and transfer.

On Site (3 Days)

Setting out structural elements including columns, pile positions, and slab edges using total stations. Conducting and checking traverses on site. Setting out from design coordinates using CAD data. Practical exercises in as-built surveys and deviation reporting.

Prior Experience Required

Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months' practical site experience in a construction or civil engineering environment. Familiarity with basic levelling and an understanding of engineering drawings is expected. Completion of the Introductory course or equivalent is advantageous.

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Advanced
£975 +VATper student

5 Days (Mon–Fri)

2 Days Classroom + 3 Days On Site

For experienced site engineers and surveyors seeking to master complex setting-out techniques, BIM integration, and the legal and contractual dimensions of engineering surveying.

Classroom (2 Days)

Complex setting-out methodologies for tunnels, bridges, and high-rise structures. BIM and 3D model integration with site survey workflows. Legal and contractual responsibilities of the setting-out engineer. Introduction to GNSS and machine control systems.

On Site (3 Days)

Advanced setting-out exercises using robotic total stations and GNSS equipment. Integrating BIM models with field survey data. Monitoring and deformation surveys. Managing setting-out records and as-built documentation to contractual standards. Peer review and quality sign-off procedures.

Prior Experience Required

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a site engineer or surveyor, with proven competency in total station operation and setting out from coordinates. Experience on major construction or civil engineering projects is strongly recommended.

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Why Train With Us

5 reasons why we are your best setting out training provider for engineers and students.

Over 30 Years' Experience

Our intensive courses are led by a team of site engineers with up to 30 years individual setting out experience.

Small Class Sizes — Maximum 5 Students

Every class is capped at 5 students. This ensures each participant receives direct, personalised attention from our instructors — both in the classroom and on site. You will never be lost in a crowd.

Real On-Site Experience

Through our sister company South East Site Engineers, three of your five days are spent on active construction sites in and around London. You will handle professional-grade instruments, work from live engineering drawings, and face the real challenges of site engineering practice.

London-Based, Professionally Delivered

Our classroom is based in central London, with on-site sessions at carefully selected live project locations. All instruction is delivered by an experienced site engineering professionals.

Certificate of Attendance

Every student who completes the 5-day programme receives a formal Certificate of Attendance from Site Engineers Academy Ltd, suitable for professional development portfolios.

How It Works

...Is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

01

Choose Your Level

Select the course level that matches your experience — Introductory, Intermediate, or Advanced.

02

Book Online

Choose your preferred Mon–Fri week from available dates and complete your secure online booking. Payment is taken at the point of booking.

03

Attend Our 5-Day Course

Join your class of up to 5 students for 2 days in our London classroom and 3 days on site with our professional site engineers.

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Secure your place on the next available course now. Places are strictly limited!