Engineering Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in construction is seeking an experienced Freelance Engineering Surveyor for various civil engineering projects in the UK. The role involves precise surveying duties, data processing, and collaboration with site teams. Candidates must be proficient with advanced surveying equipment, have relevant certifications, and the ability to work independently. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work on exciting infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Engineering Surveyor on civil engineering or construction projects.
• Valid relevant certifications and necessary insurances (e.g., CSCS, Public Liability).
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain survey control networks using GNSS and total stations.
• Perform detailed grid mapping for construction setting-out operations.
• Carry out pre-pour checks and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Execute specialized tasks including motorway monitoring and setting out.
• Process raw survey data and produce detailed survey reports.

Skills

Proficiency with modern surveying equipment

Strong understanding of survey principles

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Leica

Trimble Total Stations

GNSS

LSS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Freelance Engineering Surveyor Opportunity 🚧

Are you an experienced Engineering Surveyor looking for flexible freelance opportunities? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team on various exciting civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

About the Role

This is a project-based freelance position requiring expertise in delivering high-accuracy surveys essential for construction and monitoring. You will be responsible for a full range of surveying duties from initial site control setup through to final as-built verification.

Key Responsibilities

Establishment and Maintenance of Survey Control: Setting up and managing precise site control networks using total stations, GNSS, and digital leveling equipment.

Grid Mapping and Layout: Performing detailed grid mapping for large-scale setting-out operations, ensuring all construction elements are precisely positioned according to design coordinates.

Dimensional Control: Carrying out pre-pour checks, structural monitoring, and installation checks to maintain dimensional accuracy throughout the construction phases.

Motorway Monitoring and Setting Out: Executing specialized tasks including high-precision monitoring on motorway target shots to detect movement in adjacent structures, and performing accurate setting out for highway infrastructure (e.g., bridge abutments, drainage).

Data Processing and Reporting: Processing raw survey data, producing accurate topographical drawings, volumetric calculations, and detailed survey reports.

Collaboration: Working closely with site managers, engineers, and construction crews to ensure smooth project progression.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as an Engineering Surveyor on civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction projects.

Proficiency with modern surveying equipment (e.g., Leica, Trimble Total Stations, GNSS).

Strong understanding of survey principles, coordinate systems, and transformation parameters.

Competence in survey data processing software (e.g., LSS, AutoCAD Civil 3D).

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Valid relevant certifications and necessary insurances (e.g., CSCS, Public Liability).

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business