Defence Surveying Engineer RC & Laser Scanning Devonport

American Society of Civil Engineers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence project exposure

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract role based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. You will work closely with an Engineering Survey Manager to support complex redevelopment tasks on a Royal Navy site, ensuring accuracy and compliance with security requirements.

The role covers survey control, as-built surveys with laser scanning, data processing, QA/QC procedures, and producing reports for engineers and

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering surveying within Defence & Security.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain survey control networks.
• Conduct assurance surveys for RC structure construction (pre-pour and post-pour).
• Perform as-built surveys through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds.
• Ensure survey data is collected and recorded to QA/QC standards.
• Support engineers with setting out activities to ensure consistent surveying approaches.
• 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.
• Ensure all surveying works comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Engineering surveying

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

CSCS Card

BPSS clearance eligibility

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser scanners

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

Job description

Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract role based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. You will work closely with an Engineering Survey Manager to support complex redevelopment tasks on a Royal Navy site, ensuring accuracy and compliance with security requirements.

The role covers survey control, as-built surveys with laser scanning, data processing, QA/QC procedures, and producing reports for engineers and