Assistant Survey Manager

Survey Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering surveyor company in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Survey Manager to support rail, monitoring, and engineering projects across the UK. The role entails coordinating teams, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the railway sector, alongside strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence. This position offers benefits such as hybrid working opportunities and career development prospects.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Company car

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the railway sector.
• Experience managing operational resources and delivering projects.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the Rail, Monitoring & Engineering department.
• Coordinate field teams and subcontractors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop field staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Office)

Education

Relevant surveying qualification or working towards professional membership (CICES, PWI, ICE)

Job description

We’re looking for an Assistant Survey Manager to support the successful delivery of rail, monitoring, and engineering projects across the UK. Working closely with the Survey Manager, you’ll play a key role in coordinating teams, managing projects, and ensuring work is delivered safely, accurately, and to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong rail or surveying experience who enjoys leading people, taking ownership, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the Rail, Monitoring & Engineering department
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering survey and monitoring projects
• Act as Project Manager on larger or more complex commissions when required
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, RAMS, and health & safety standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop field staff, surveyors, and data collection teams
• Support client communication and maintain strong working relationships
• Provide management cover during Survey Manager absences
• Carry out occasional site visits, inspections, and audits

Flexibility is required, as some night or weekend work may be necessary depending on project demands.

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the railway sector
• Experience managing operational resources, scheduling, and delivering projects
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Competent computer skills including excel, and Microsoft office
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience in surveying, monitoring, engineering, or track maintenance
• Previous experience supervising teams and delivering projects
• Experience producing track monitoring plans and CRT assessments
• CRE experience (track or civils)
• Relevant surveying qualification or working towards professional membership (CICES, PWI, ICE)

Benefits

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Hybrid working options
• Career development and progression across the Survey Solutions Group

About Us

JWG Survey & Engineering is a North West–based company working on rail projects across the UK, specialising in railway surveying, rail engineering and monitoring, as well as setting out and site engineering. We support clients throughout the project lifecycle, from early survey work through to construction and completion.

Now part of the Survey Solutions Group – the UK’s largest engineering surveyors with a network of twelve offices – we combine local rail expertise with nationwide resources, delivering high-quality data and support on major construction and infrastructure schemes.

Our culture is built on four values : We Care, We Share, We Deliver, We Grow . These guide how we work, how we support each other, and how we serve our clients every day.