Engineering Surveyor

MGR Recruitment Ltd; Wendover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Accommodation support for site work

Long-term project stability

Career progression

Job summary

MGR Recruitment Ltd is representing a leading UK civil engineering consultancy, seeking an Engineering Surveyor for a high-profile HS2 project in Wendover. The role covers earthworks, roadworks, viaducts and bridges with long-term stability and career progression.

You will deliver accurate survey data, set out across works, perform GNSS surveys, establish control networks, and produce drawings and documentation for project teams.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card.
• Proven experience as Engineering Surveyor, Setting Out Engineer, or Site Engineer.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience on heavy civil engineering projects in the UK.
• Strong proficiency with modern surveying equipment, preferably Leica or Trimble.
• Competence in CAD and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Conducting setting out duties across earthworks, structures, and infrastructure
• Performing GNSS surveys and establishing survey control
• Processing as-built survey data and outputs
• Producing accurate drawings and survey documentation for project teams
• Maintaining high standards of quality assurance and accuracy in all survey tasks
• Establishing and verifying primary and secondary control networks
• Liaising with designers and subcontractors to resolve site issues

Tools

Leica equipment

Trimble equipment

CAD

Data processing software

Job description

Engineering Surveyor

Location: Wendover | Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

The Role

Engineering Surveyor required for representing one of the UK’s leading civil engineering consultancies in their search for an experienced Engineering Surveyor to join a prestigious heavy civil engineering project in Wendover, forming a key part of the ongoing HS2 initiative.

The project includes earthworks, roadworks, viaducts, and bridges, and is expected to run beyond 2030, offering long-term stability and career progression.

As an Engineering Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering accurate survey data and supporting the successful delivery of the project across multiple work packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting setting out duties across earthworks, structures, and infrastructure
• Performing GNSS surveys and establishing survey control
• Processing as-built survey data and outputs
• Producing accurate drawings and survey documentation for project teams
• Maintaining high standards of quality assurance and accuracy in all survey tasks
• Establishing and verifying primary and secondary control networks
• Liaising with designers and subcontractors to resolve site issues

Requirements

• Valid CSCS card
• Proven experience as an Engineering Surveyor, Setting Out Engineer, or Site Engineer
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience on heavy civil engineering projects in the UK
• Strong proficiency with modern surveying equipment, preferably Leica or Trimble
• Competence in CAD and data processing

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum
• Car allowance provided
• Accommodation support for site work away from home
• Long-term project stability with opportunities for career progression
• Participation in a high-profile civil engineering initiative

MGR Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All recruitment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age