Engineering Surveyor

RTL Group Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd in Bedford is seeking an experienced Engineering Surveyor to join a major highways scheme on an initial 6-month contract.

You will deliver precise setting out and surveying across the works, liaising with site engineers and construction teams to ensure accuracy and safety, reading drawings and using surveying equipment. Immediate start is available, with potential for long-term work for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Engineering Surveyor on highways or civil projects.
• Strong setting out experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• CSCS or relevant site certification.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying for highways and civil engineering works
• Providing accurate levels, coordinates and measurements
• Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining records
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Supporting the Site Engineers and construction team
• Ensuring surveying activities are carried out safely and accurately
• Monitoring and checking works against design requirements
• Using relevant surveying equipment and software

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Education

CSCS card

Tools

Surveying equipment

Surveying software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Surveyor to join a major highways scheme in Bedford on an initial 6-month contract.

The Role

As an Engineering Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing accurate setting out and surveying support across the highways scheme. You will work closely with the site engineering and construction teams to ensure works are delivered accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting out and surveying for highways and civil engineering works
• Providing accurate levels, coordinates and measurements
• Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining accurate records
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Supporting the Site Engineers and wider construction team
• Ensuring surveying activities are carried out safely and accurately
• Monitoring and checking works against design requirements
• Using relevant surveying equipment and software

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Engineering Surveyor on highways or civil engineering projects
• Strong setting out experience
• Experience working on major highways/infrastructure schemes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with relevant surveying equipment and software
• A strong understanding of construction surveying principles
• CSCS or relevant site certification
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What's on Offer?

• £300 - £400 per day, depending on experience
• Initial 6-month contract
• Immediate start
• Long-term potential for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work on a major highways scheme in Bedford