Engineering Surveyor - Dimensional Control Lead

EDF; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank hol

Enhanced employer pension and salary-s

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Life insurance cover

Performance-related pay scheme

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts via Aviva Get Active

Job summary

EDF is seeking an Engineering Surveyor based at Hinkley Point C to lead surveying, setting out and dimensional verification across civil, structural and mechanical works. You will report to the Senior Project Engineer and work with teams to ensure design spec compliance.

The role requires interpreting drawings, BIM models and survey data, managing coordinate systems, producing detailed reports and supporting constructability reviews.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Dimensional control

Geometric verification

Survey data analysis

BIM interpretation

Coordinate systems

Engineering surveying

Education

Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Surveying/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

EDF is seeking an Engineering Surveyor based at Hinkley Point C to lead surveying, setting out and dimensional verification across civil, structural and mechanical works. You will report to the Senior Project Engineer and work with teams to ensure design spec compliance.

The role requires interpreting drawings, BIM models and survey data, managing coordinate systems, producing detailed reports and supporting constructability reviews.