Assistant Survey Manager

Kier Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking an Assistant Survey Manager in Plymouth to coordinate site surveys while managing a team of surveyors. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include supporting QA/QC documentation, ensuring data accuracy, and preparing relevant reports. This position requires BPSS security clearance due to the project's sensitive nature, and candidates must have lived in the UK for the last five years.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a senior or survey manager position on civil engineering projects.
• Member of the Civil Engineering Surveyors Institute or working towards membership.
• Strong understanding of QC1 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute site surveys, maintaining data accuracy.
• Support preparation of survey reports, drawings, and data outputs.
• Ensure survey data collection aligns with project QA/QC standards.
• Assist in managing a growing team of surveyors and technicians.
• Implement quality control procedures according to QC1.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Surveying

Team Management

Data Accuracy

Quality Control

Education

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction

Job description

We’re looking for an Assistant Survey Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Plymouth.

KierBAM is a Joint Venture (JV) between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering a major redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Location: Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Survey Manager, you will support the KierBAM JV Nuclear team by coordinating and executing site surveys, maintaining data accuracy, supporting QA/QC documentation, and ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a civil engineering or surveying team and a strong understanding of operating to QC1 procedures.

• Assist the Survey Manager with all aspects of surveying activities on site, with a focus on managing a growing team of surveyors and survey technicians as the project moves into main works.
• Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project QA/QC standards.
• Support the preparation of survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering and construction teams, acting as the checking and approving function of site teams.
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of survey operations.
• Assist with the implementation of quality control procedures, particularly in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining the highest standards of traceability, tolerances, and reporting.

What are we looking for?

This role of Assistant Survey Manager is great for you if:

• Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar senior or survey manager position on a civil engineering project.
• Member of the Civil Engineering Surveyors Institute (or technical member working towards full membership), or another relevant professional body.

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a huge priority for us. Our employees shape Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work by sharing their experiences. Our D&I action plan is publicly available.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance before your employment, conducted by the Cabinet Office’s UKSV. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us.

We look forward to seeing your application to join Kier.