Senior Engineering Surveyor
Senior Engineering Surveyor
Contract: Permanent
Location: Stafford (with nationwide travel)
Salary: £50,000 per annum
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join their team based in Stafford. This role combines hands-on surveying expertise with leadership responsibilities, leading technical delivery on major infrastructure and construction projects whilst mentoring junior surveyors and supporting the development of the client’s geospatial capabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive site engineering experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams whilst ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering surveying activities on construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring precision and compliance
Manage site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance
Deliver setting-out, monitoring, and as-built surveys using advanced instrumentation and digital workflows
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of geospatial data
Utilise post-processing software such as AutoCAD and N4CE
Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld across all site activities
Support business development by contributing technical expertise to bids, tenders, and client engagement
Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in geospatial engineering
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
Troubleshoot and problem-solve to deliver under tight deadlines
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience as a site engineering surveyor within the construction industry
Strong expertise in setting out works and conducting surveys
Proficiency with total stations, GNSS, laser scanning, and digital survey technologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
Excellent leadership and mentoring skills with experience managing survey teams
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and perform under tight deadlines
Full UK manual driving licence
Flexibility to travel nationwide as required
Desirable:
Relevant qualifications in surveying, civil engineering, or geospatial disciplines
Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CICES, or equivalent)
Experience with Leica survey equipment
Knowledge of point cloud data processing and BIM workflows
CSCS Card holder
Benefits
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
Flexible working options post-probation
Staff benefits package including retailer discounts, gym memberships, and spa days
Pension scheme
Health insurance, including cinema tickets, free coffee, movie rental rewards, free Headspace subscription, and 24/7 virtual GP service
Life insurance
Company van and fuel card
Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over one hour
Paid overtime for hours worked over 40, with enhanced rates for night and weekend work
Referral scheme of up to £1,000
IT and phone package
Recognition scheme and service awards
Continuous on-the-job training and development, both in-house and through accredited qualifications
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