Construction Surveyor: Precision, BIM & On‑Site Excellence

EDF; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF is seeking a site-based survey professional to support civil, structural, mechanical, and piping installation activities across UK projects. You will perform setting out, precise measurements, and asbuilt surveys while ensuring data traceability and regulatory compliance.

You will review drawings, collaborate with construction and QA/QC teams, and contribute to digital engineering and BIM workflows. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• Precise and detail focused.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Clear communicator across technical and construction teams.
• Organised, methodical, and consistent in documentation.
• Proactive and adaptable to changing site needs.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out for civil, structural, mechanical, and piping installation works.
• Perform precise measurements, layout points, and check alignments to support construction activities.
• Conduct asbuilt surveys and produce accurate survey records for documentation and handover.
• Verify completed works meet dimensional tolerances, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Maintain full traceability and quality records for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Support the identification and resolution of dimensional discrepancies or clashes.
• Review engineering drawings, models, and technical documents to understand survey requirements.
• Work closely with construction, engineering, and QA/QC teams to support accurate installation.
• Support digital engineering and modelbased verification when applicable (e.g., 3D models, BIM).
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS, laser scanners, and levels.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, certified, and used in line with project standards.
• Produce survey reports, sketches, and data files to support progress and compliance reporting.
• Respond to immediate surveying needs arising from construction progress.
• Participate in walkdowns, inspections, and completion verification activities.
• Provide technical advice to supervisors and installation teams as required.
• Any other reasonable activities as requested by the line manager

Skills

Technology proficiency

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Clear communicator

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

Total stations

GPS surveying

Laser scanners

Levels

Job description

EDF is seeking a site-based survey professional to support civil, structural, mechanical, and piping installation activities across UK projects. You will perform setting out, precise measurements, and asbuilt surveys while ensuring data traceability and regulatory compliance.

You will review drawings, collaborate with construction and QA/QC teams, and contribute to digital engineering and BIM workflows. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and documentation is essential.