Survey Lead – HS2 Track Systems

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial is seeking an experienced Survey Lead to drive surveying strategy and execution on the HS2 Track Systems contract. The role will oversee design and construction survey activities, control networks, setting out, reality capture, and as-built verification, ensuring digital workflows and innovations are embedded across the programme.

You will lead from project initiation to handover, mentor teams, and collaborate with HS2 Ltd, design teams, JV partners, and authorities, with travel to

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level engineering surveying experience on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering high-speed rail and slab track works.
• Leadership experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major JV (desirable).
• Degree, HND or equivalent in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Survey Management Plan for the HS2 Track Systems contract.
• Lead survey activities across design and construction, including survey control networks, setting out, monitoring, reality capture, GIS, as-built verification and final handover.
• Lead technical assurance and quality control, ensuring HS2 requirements, industry standards and client specifications are met.
• Plan and coordinate survey works across Lots and key interfaces to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Mentor surveying teams and promote professional development.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Engineering surveying knowledge

Digital workflows / BIM

UK rail regulation knowledge

Education

Degree/HND in Surveying / Geomatics / Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

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Job Description:

Survey Lead – HS2 Track Systems

About the Role

The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture has a strong track record of delivering critical UK infrastructure projects on time and within budget. It is now delivering track infrastructure across the entire HS2 route.

We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Survey Manager to lead the surveying strategy and delivery across Lot 2. This key role will oversee technical leadership, assurance, innovation and stakeholder collaboration on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.

You will lead survey operations from project initiation to final handover, ensuring technical excellence, compliance and digital innovation throughout. The role offers the opportunity to shape surveying practices, introduce advanced digital construction methods and develop the next generation of survey professionals on a high-profile project.

Location: The successful candidate will initially be based at HS2’s offices in Euston, London, with occasional travel to project offices and sites across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire as required. In approximately 18 to 24 months, the role is expected to transition to a predominantly site-based position in Buckinghamshire and/or Northamptonshire

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Develop and implement the Survey Management Plan for the HS2 Track Systems contract.
• Lead survey activities across design and construction, including survey control networks, setting out, monitoring, reality capture, GIS, as-built verification and final handover.
• Ensure surveying activities align with engineering, commercial, digital and programme requirements.

Technical Assurance & Delivery

• Lead technical assurance and quality control, ensuring compliance with HS2 requirements, industry standards and client specifications.
• Plan and coordinate survey works across all three Lots and key interfaces, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the lead surveying interface with HS2 Ltd, design teams, JV partners, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice, risk insight and reporting to project leadership and external partners.

Digital & Innovation

• Drive improvements in digital construction, automation, survey technologies and integrated data workflows.
• Promote efficient surveying methods and best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, support and mentor surveying and site engineering teams.
• Promote professional development, training and accreditation, including CICES and RICS.
• Support knowledge-sharing and industry best practice.

Experience and Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level engineering surveying experience on major civil infrastructure projects, including developing and managing Survey Control Networks.
• Experience delivering high-speed rail and/or slab track works.
• Leadership experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major JV (desirable)
• Degree, HND or equivalent in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering surveying, digital workflows and technical standards.
• Strong understanding of UK rail regulations. Knowledge of HS2 requirements and Network Rail standards are desirable.

• Good understanding of the commercial, legal and technological factors affecting major infrastructure delivery.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

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