Defence Surveying Engineer – As-Built & Laser Scan

Defence; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Defence sector project

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Defence seeks an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract role based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, supporting a major defence infrastructure redevelopment. You will work under the Engineering Survey Manager to ensure accurate survey control, data handling, and coordination with site teams.

Responsibilities include check and maintain survey networks, as-built laser scanning, reporting, QA/QC compliance, and BPSS/CSCS eligibility; a clean security process may take weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering surveying within the Defence & Security sector.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• Knowledge of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in civil engineering context.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• CSCS Card and relevant site safety qualifications.
• BPSS security clearance eligibility; clearance process may take weeks.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain survey control networks.
• Conduct assurance surveys for RC structure construction, including pre-pour and post-pour checks.
• Perform as-built surveys through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds.
• Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately following project QA/QC standards.
• Support engineers with setting out activities to ensure consistent approaches to surveying.
• Prepare survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering and construction teams.
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to align programmes with survey operations.
• Manage and archive survey files and records for project compliance and audits.
• Ensure all surveying works comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Engineering surveying

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser scanners

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

Job description

Defence seeks an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract role based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, supporting a major defence infrastructure redevelopment. You will work under the Engineering Survey Manager to ensure accurate survey control, data handling, and coordination with site teams.

Responsibilities include check and maintain survey networks, as-built laser scanning, reporting, QA/QC compliance, and BPSS/CSCS eligibility; a clean security process may take weeks.