Engineering Surveyor

Osprey Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension contributions

Salary sacrifice

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Parental leave

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Career development

Job summary

Osprey Group is seeking a proactive Engineering Surveyor to lead surveying, setting out and dimensional verification across diverse construction projects. You will ensure alignment with design specs and QC standards, working with Engineering, Construction, Quality and Project teams on dimensional control and documentation.

You will interpret drawings, BIM models and survey data, manage coordinate systems, and drive continuous improvement in dimensional assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Surveying, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• MRICS/AssocRICS accreditation desirable.
• Proven dimensional control/engineering surveying experience.
• Experience with civil construction surveys and foundations.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BIM models and survey data.
• Experience managing project coordinate systems and networks.
• Strong knowledge of construction tolerances and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey, setting out and dimensional verification across projects.
• Carry out surveys for civil works including foundations, structures and infrastructure.
• Perform alignment and dimensional verification for mechanical installations.
• Interpret drawings, BIM models and survey data for accurate setup.
• Maintain survey control networks and coordinate systems across sites.
• Analyze survey/point cloud data to identify deviations and non-conformances.
• Produce detailed survey reports and technical documentation.
• Use high-precision surveying equipment for measurements and verification.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Quality and Project teams.
• Support constructability reviews and installation planning.
• Monitor dimensional control performance and propose improvements.

Skills

Degree in Surveying or Civil / MechEng

MRICS/AssocRICS status

Dimensional control

Geometric verification

Survey data analysis

BIM model interpretation

Coordinate systems management

Quality assurance

Strong communication

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Surveying or related

Job description

Osprey believes that innovative, precision-engineering logistics, by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multi-disciplinary engineering and delivery team to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side by side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges.

We are seeking a proactive Engineering Surveyor to lead surveying, setting out and dimensional verification activities across a range of engineering and construction projects. Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will ensure works are delivered in line with design specifications, project requirements and quality standards. Working closely with Engineering, Construction, Quality and Project Delivery teams, you will provide surveying expertise across civil, structural and mechanical works. Key responsibilities include managing survey activities, carrying out setting out and as-built surveys, maintaining control networks and coordinate systems, analysing survey data, resolving dimensional discrepancies, and producing accurate technical documentation. You will also support installation planning, constructability reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to help deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of accuracy and quality.

Work Rotation – 10 days on, 4 days off

What You’ll do

• Lead dimensional control, surveying and geometric verification activities across a range of complex engineering projects.
• Carry out and oversee surveys for civil construction works, including foundations, concrete structures, steelwork and associated infrastructure.
• Perform dimensional verification and alignment surveys for mechanical installations such as pipework, modules, supports and mechanical systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BIM models and survey data to provide accurate setting out and dimensional control solutions.
• Manage project coordinate systems, ensuring survey control is accurately transferred, verified and maintained across project sites.
• Analyse survey and point cloud data to identify deviations, clashes and potential non-conformances before they impact delivery.
• Produce detailed survey reports, dimensional assessments and quality documentation to support project compliance and handover requirements.
• Utilise specialist surveying equipment to carry out high-precision measurement and verification activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Quality and Project teams to ensure dimensional requirements are understood and achieved.
• Support constructability reviews and installation planning by providing technical surveying expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor dimensional control performance, report findings and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Drive a proactive approach to dimensional assurance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and best practice across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professionally accredited by relevant body such as AssocRICS or MRICS status.
• Proven experience in a Dimensional Control, Engineering Surveying or Geomatics role within construction, infrastructure, industrial or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional control principles, geometric verification and construction surveying methodologies.
• Experience undertaking surveys for civil construction works, including foundations, concrete structures, steelwork and associated infrastructure.
• Experience carrying out dimensional verification and alignment surveys for mechanical installations, including pipework, modules, supports and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BIM models and survey data to provide accurate setting out and dimensional control solutions.
• Experience managing project coordinate systems and survey control networks.
• Strong understanding of construction tolerances, installation accuracy requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to analyse survey data, point clouds and dimensional reports to identify deviations, clashes and non-conformances.
• Experience producing detailed survey reports, dimensional assessments and technical documentation.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family friend policies
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Get Active from Aviva – Gym discounts up to 40% off
• Support your career development through our success management process

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