Assistant Engineering Surveyor

Heaney Bowes; Renhold; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an Assistant Engineering Surveyor to support engineering surveying tasks across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in construction surveying and a relevant technical qualification, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to various surveying projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in construction surveying or site engineering.
• Formal technical qualification in civil engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment and software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Surveyors in executing precision surveys.
• Conduct topographic, measured building, and 3D laser scanning surveys.
• Establish and verify gridlines and benchmarks.

Skills

Construction surveying

Site engineering

Survey instrumentation

Education

HNC in civil engineering

BTEC in surveying

Tools

Leica TS16

Job description

Assistant Engineering Surveyor (Construction)

Location: Covering sites across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire

On behalf of a highly successful and progressive main contractor, we are keen to speak with construction engineering professionals who specialise in engineering surveys.

This position provides a strong opportunity for an individual seeking a technically focused role within the construction sector. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in advanced surveying and site engineering techniques, with structured training and development to support progression into Engineering or Construction Management.

Role Overview:

Based on active construction sites within the company's operational region (Bedford, Cambridge, Oxford, and surrounding areas), the role will involve supporting Engineering Surveyors in the execution of precision surveying and site engineering tasks, including:

• Execution of topographic, measured building, and 3D laser scanning surveys.
• Establishment and verification of gridlines, benchmarks, and datums.
• Production of high-accuracy as-built survey records.
• Site setting-out using Leica TS16 or equivalent total stations, including establishment and transfer of survey control.

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum 2 years' professional experience in construction surveying, site engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Formal technical qualification (HNC, BTEC, or equivalent) in civil engineering, surveying, or construction-related field.
• Proficiency with survey instrumentation and associated software preferred.
• Full UK driving licence (role requires frequent travel between multiple sites)