Defence Surveying Engineer: Precision Setout & Laser Scans

Devonport Royal Dockyard; Poltimore; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence project

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth seeks an experienced Surveying Engineer to join a defence infrastructure redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site. You will work with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to align survey activities with construction programmes and ensure QA/QC compliance.

The role focuses on laser scanning, as-built surveys, and data management, with CSCS and BPSS clearance eligibility required. Collaboration and precise documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering surveying, especially within the Defence & Security sector.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• Strong knowledge of survey data processing software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone, and Leica 3DR.
• Understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in a 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.
• Note: clearance process may take up to 8 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.

Skills

Engineering surveying

Survey data interpretation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

CSCS Card

BPSS clearance eligibility

Security clearance awareness

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser scanners

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

Job description

Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth seeks an experienced Surveying Engineer to join a defence infrastructure redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site. You will work with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to align survey activities with construction programmes and ensure QA/QC compliance.

The role focuses on laser scanning, as-built surveys, and data management, with CSCS and BPSS clearance eligibility required. Collaboration and precise documentation are essential.