Defence Surveying Engineer – Security Cleared, Dockyard

Defence; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence project involvement

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Competitive employee package

Job summary

Defence is seeking an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract position at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. You will support complex construction activities under the direction of the Engineering Survey Manager while adhering to security clearance requirements.

Key tasks include control network checks, as-built laser surveys, and delivering accurate survey outputs to project teams, with emphasis on QA/QC and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering surveying, especially within the Defence & Security sector.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• Understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain survey control networks.
• Conduct assurance surveys for RC structures with pre-pour and post-pour checks.
• Perform as-built surveys through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds.
• Prepare survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering teams.
• Coordinate with site engineers to align programmes with survey operations.
• Manage and archive survey files to support audits and compliance.
• Ensure all surveying works comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser scanners

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CSCS Card

BPSS clearance eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

Job description

Defence is seeking an experienced Surveying Engineer for a contract position at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. You will support complex construction activities under the direction of the Engineering Survey Manager while adhering to security clearance requirements.

Key tasks include control network checks, as-built laser surveys, and delivering accurate survey outputs to project teams, with emphasis on QA/QC and regulatory compliance.