Senior Engineering Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineering Surveyor to join their Geomatics team. This role involves advanced earthworks management and machine control services, driving innovation and optimizing workflows. The successful candidate will be responsible for volumetric calculations, interpreting engineering drawings, and utilizing terrain modeling software. This position offers opportunities for growth and travel across the UK.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Investment in professional development

Retail discounts and cashback

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in surveying equipment and GNSS rovers.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine control configurations.

Responsibilities

• Perform earthworks volumetric calculations and site surveys.
• Support geospatial processing team with point cloud processing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Surveying

Tools

Civil 3D

N4CE

Leica MC1

Trimble Earthworks

GNSS

Job description

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Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Engineering Surveyor to work with Murphy Applied Engineering.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.

Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

We are looking for a Senior/Engineering Surveyor to support our Geomatics team in advancing earthworks management and machine control services within the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation, optimise workflows, and contribute to the expansion of in-house geospatial capabilities.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Engineering Surveyor

• Perform earthworks volumetric calculations, including reduced dig comparisons, stockpile volumes, and cut-fill balancing.
• Interpret architectural, civil, and structural drawings to extract key information for bulk earthworks formation modelling and 3D Machine Control system integration.
• Utilise terrain surface modelling software (Civil 3D or N4CE) to design slope gradients, embankments, and alignments.
• Work proficiently with Triangular Irregular Network (TIN) models for surface analysis and data validation.
• Support the in-house geospatial processing team, contributing to point cloud processing, UAV LiDAR, and photogrammetry workflows.
• Conduct site surveys to maximize internal utilization and enhance data accuracy.
• Familiarity with 3D Machine Control systems (Leica MC1, Trimble Earthworks) and remote platforms (Leica ConX, Trimble Works Manager).
• Understanding of GNSS correction sources for machine control systems (GNSS Base Stations, UHF radio, VRS networks such as Trimble VRS or Leica SmartNet).
• Proficiency in surveying equipment (GNSS rovers, Total Stations).

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Ability to troubleshoot machine control configurations, including blade/bucket XYZ verification, calibration, and connectivity issues (radio, SIM).
• Provide training and support to operators on machine control functionality and system best practices.
• A willingness for UK-wide travel for the setup and implementation of machine control systems.
• Remote management and support options will be available following initial implementation.
• This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital construction by optimising earthworks processes and machine control adoption within our business.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Michelle Penlington on 07935344342 to discuss in more detail.