Defence Surveying Engineer – Navy Project

Matchtech; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Collaborative work environment

Competitive employee benefits package

Job summary

Matchtech is representing a client in the Defence & Security sector who seeks an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract position based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. The role centers on complex construction tasks with close collaboration to an Engineering Survey Manager while meeting security clearance requirements.

Key responsibilities include maintaining survey control networks, conducting assurance surveys for RC structures, and performing as-built surveys via laser

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering surveying within Defence & Security.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone, and Leica 3DR.
• CSCS Card and BPSS eligibility; clearance process may take up to 8 weeks.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

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 construction programmes with survey operations.
• Manage and archive survey files and records to support project compliance and audits using the Projects Document Management system.
• Ensure all surveying works comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Surveying experience

Proficiency with surveying equipment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

Total stations / GPS

Job description

Matchtech is representing a client in the Defence & Security sector who seeks an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract position based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. The role centers on complex construction tasks with close collaboration to an Engineering Survey Manager while meeting security clearance requirements.

Key responsibilities include maintaining survey control networks, conducting assurance surveys for RC structures, and performing as-built surveys via laser