PILING SETTING OUT
Fast, Accurate Piling Setting Out for Contractors
When your piling project demands accuracy you can trust, AKN Engineering delivers.
Using advanced robotic total stations and digital workflows, we ensure every pile goes exactly where it should—keeping your project on schedule and on budget.
PRECISE PILE POSITIONING ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST
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PILING SETTING OUT SERVICES WE PROVIDE
We provide expert setting out for all major piling methods:
Supported Pile Types:
Rotary bored piles (CFA and Rotary)
Driven piles (Steel, Concrete, Timber)
Mini-piling and restricted access works
Secant and contiguous piled walls
Sheet piling
Helical and screw piles
Grout injection piles
Included in Our Service:
Accurate pile position marking using robotic total stations
Grid establishment and control point verification
Digital data processing from your CAD drawings
As-built surveys of installed piles
Level transfers and datum establishment
Coordination checks against existing structures and services
QA documentation and reports for compliance
Find out more about how we work… Call us on 01279 927033
OUR 6-STEP PILING SETTING OUT PROCESS
1️⃣ Send Us Your Drawings
Email your piling layout (CAD or PDF format) with project details.
2️⃣ Fast Quote & Scheduling
We send a competitive quote and confirm availability—usually within hours.
3️⃣ Digital Data Processing
We extract pile coordinates and prepare precise data files for setting out.
4️⃣ Site Mobilisation
Our engineer arrives fully equipped and ready to set out efficiently.
5️⃣ Accurate Setting Out
Pile positions are marked with paint, pegs, or profiles as required.
6️⃣Documentation Delivered
We issue setting out records, coordinate lists, and as-built surveys for your QA file.
Digital Workflows That Eliminate Errors
Working directly from your CAD drawings reduces the risk of manual reading errors.
We process digital files straight through our robotic instruments, transferring pile coordinates seamlessly from design to site—fast, precise, and virtually foolproof.
Modern Robotic Technology
Our robotic total stations enable rapid, millimetre-accurate setting out.
What used to take hours now takes minutes, without compromising precision—so your piling contractor can start work with total confidence.
Experienced Engineers Who Get It Right First Time
Our qualified surveyors and site engineers have extensive experience across all project types—from highways and infrastructure to RC frames, schools, and high-rise structures.
We deliver a right-first-time service that keeps your project moving forward.
Fast Mobilisation
Need us quickly? We can usually mobilise within 24–48 hours for urgent piling works across the South East.
For standard bookings, we schedule around your programme so we’re there exactly when you need us.
Complete Site Support
Beyond setting out, we offer a range of surveys and checks to keep your project compliant and on track:
As-built surveys
Volume analysis
Verticality checks
Cut-and-fill assessments
QA documentation and reports
Whatever your piling project needs, we’ve got it covered.
WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE AKN ENGINEERING FOR
PILING SETTING OUT
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OUR CLIENTS
✔️ Incorrectly positioned piles can lead to:
Expensive remedial works or additional piles
Delays to your construction programme
Clashes with services or nearby structures
Structural design complications
Increased variation and engineering costs
Potential safety risks on site
Our precision prevents these problems.
Accurate pile placement ensures your structure’s safety, integrity, and compliance from day one.
Built-In Accuracy and Coordination
We interpret complex designs, adapt to on-site challenges, and coordinate seamlessly with excavation, concrete, and follow-on trades—keeping every phase aligned with your design intent and overall programme.
WHY PILING ACCURACY MATTERS
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Request a Quote
Ready to request a quote for your Piling Setting Out?
Fill out the form below, and you can expect to hear from us within 24 hours.
(If you do not receive a response within 24 hours (Mon-Fri) please email office@aknengineering.co.uk)
HERTFORDSHIRE
BEDFORDSHIRE
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
LOCATIONS WE COVER
LONDON
ESSEX
KENT
OXFORDSHIRE
BERKSHIRE
NORFOLK
SUFFOLK
LINCOLNSHIRE
RUTLAND
FAQs
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Usually within 24–48 hours for urgent projects, or 3–5 working days for standard bookings.
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We use Leica robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and AutoCAD-based data processing, all maintained and regularly calibrated for precision.
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Yes. While DWG/DXF files are preferred, we can extract accurate coordinates from good-quality PDFs if needed.
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You’ll receive coordinate lists, setting out records, and as-built surveys if required—ideal for your QA file.
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Yes. We work nationwide for large or long-term piling projects. Get in touch to discuss your location.
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Our engineers will assess conditions, adjust positioning as needed, and communicate any issues immediately—keeping works on track and compliant.
OUR SERVICES
SITE ENGINEERING
Site engineering services play a critical role in the construction process, providing expertise and support to ensure the successful execution of a project. These services encompass a wide range of activities, including site investigation, surveying, and topographical mapping. Site engineers work closely with the design team and construction crew to establish the necessary groundwork, determine the optimal layout, and oversee the implementation of plans on-site.
TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS
Topographical surveys are detailed assessments of the natural and man-made features on a specific piece of land. These surveys provide crucial information about the elevation, contours, and physical characteristics of the site, including buildings, trees, bodies of water, and other relevant elements. By conducting topographical surveys, engineers and planners can gain a comprehensive understanding of the terrain, which is essential for making informed decisions during the design and construction phases of a project.
SETTING OUT
Setting out is a vital process in construction that involves marking the precise locations and dimensions of structures, roads, or other elements on a construction site. It ensures that the project is executed accurately and in accordance with the design plans. Surveyors and engineers use various tools and techniques to establish reference points, levels, and alignments, allowing construction teams to follow precise measurements and positioning during the building phase.
AS-BUILT SURVEYS
As-built surveys are conducted typically at the completion of a construction project to document the actual constructed conditions of the site and its improvements. These surveys serve as a comparison to the original design plans and specifications provided by the engineer during the planning phase. By conducting as-built surveys, engineers can ensure that the constructed elements align with the approved design and meet all required standards and regulations.
MACHINE CONTROL
Machine control for earth moving involves the creation of precise digital models and plans, which are then translated into real-time instructions for construction equipment. Through the integration of advanced technologies such as GPS, sensors, and software interfaces, these machines are guided to execute excavation and grading tasks with exceptional accuracy and efficiency, resulting in reduced material waste, optimised project timelines, and enhanced overall productivity in earth-moving operations.
The main goal of volume calculation is to find out a volume of material that was mined or heaped up in predefined area and to verify if the volume corresponds to the expected value stated in project documentation. The volume is determined by a difference of topographies from two survey phases or by a difference between the survey and the project documentation.
VOLUME ANALYSIS
PILING SETTING OUT
Piling setting out ensures each pile is positioned accurately before installation. Our engineers use high-precision instruments to mark out locations, levels and spacing so your foundation works start right first time
DESKTOP UTILITY SEARCHES
Desktop utility searches gather and review plans from all network providers. We compile and verify this information into a clear, combined drawing to support early design decisions and reduce excavation risks.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SURVEYS (PAS 128)
Our PAS 128 utility surveys give a clear, reliable picture of buried services. Using EML, GPR and utility records, we identify the route, depth and type of underground assets to support safe and informed construction planning.
GPR SURVEYS
Ground Penetrating Radar helps detect non-metallic and deep-buried services where EML is limited. Ideal for complex or sensitive sites, GPR offers a safe, non-intrusive way to understand what lies beneath the surface.
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