Engineering Surveyor

HBHR; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank-hol

Enhanced employer pension and salary-s

Private medical insurance

Life insurance cover

Performance-related pay scheme

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Family feel policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Career development support

Job summary

Osprey is seeking a proactive Engineering Surveyor to lead surveying, setting out and dimensional verification across a range of civil and mechanical projects in the UK. You will report to the Senior Project Engineer and ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.

Working with Engineering, Construction, Quality and Project teams, you will manage survey activities, maintain control networks and produce accurate technical documentation to support project delivery and

Qualifications

• Qualification in Surveying, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Accreditation by AssocRICS or MRICS status is preferred.
• Experience in dimensional control on civil/infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead dimensional control, surveying and geometric verification across complex projects.
• Carry out setting out for civil works including foundations and structures.
• Perform alignment surveys for mechanical installations and supports.
• Interpret drawings, BIM models and survey data to provide accurate solutions.
• Manage project coordinate systems and maintain survey control networks.
• Analyse survey/point cloud data to identify deviations and non-conformances.
• Produce detailed survey reports and technical documentation for handover.
• Utilise high-precision equipment for measurement and verification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet dimensional requirements.
• Support constructability reviews and installation planning throughout the project.

Skills

Dimensional control

Surveying

Geometric verification

Construction surveying

Coordinate systems

Education

Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Description

About the role

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
• Life insurance cover
• Performance-related pay scheme
• 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