Senior Land Surveyor – Stafford
Senior Land Surveyor
Contract: Permanent
Location: Stafford
Salary: £50,000 per annum
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Land Surveyor to join their team based in Stafford. The successful candidate will be proficient in using Leica survey equipment and will have extensive experience across both site-based and office-based surveying activities.
This role requires flexibility to work both day and night shifts (paid at an enhanced rate), alongside a strong hands-on approach to surveying and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver a wide range of surveying services including traversing, monitoring, setting out, and topographic surveys using traditional and laser scanning techniques
Operate Leica total stations, laser scanners, precise levels, and GPS equipment with a high level of accuracy
Process, manage, and interpret survey data using AutoCAD 2D/3D and N4CE
Produce accurate survey drawings and reports from collected data
Work independently on site, ensuring all data meets company and industry quality standards
Maintain full compliance with health and safety regulations on site
Supervise and manage site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training
Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure survey outputs align with project requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Requirements:
Extensive experience using Leica survey equipment, including total stations, laser scanners, precise levels, and GPS
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D and N4CE for processing survey data
Proven experience conducting site surveys, including traversing, monitoring, and topographic surveys
Full UK manual driving licence
Ability to work independently in the field and adapt to changing work schedules
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving skills both on site and during data processing
Clear communication and reporting skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable:
Experience producing drawings from point cloud data
Ability to process point cloud data using Leica Cyclone
Relevant degree, diploma, or industry-recognised qualification
Membership of a professional body (e.g. CInstCES, RICS)
Job Benefits
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service
Flexible working options following probation
Staff benefits package including retail discounts, gym memberships, and spa days
Pension scheme
Health insurance , including cinema tickets, free coffee, movie rental rewards, Headspace subscription, and 24/7 virtual GP service
Life insurance
Company van and fuel card
Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time for journeys 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 long-service awards
Social events throughout the year
Ongoing training and development, both in-house and through accredited qualifications
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