Engineering Surveyor – Live MOD Project (Laser Scanning)

Carmichael UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 71,955 - 79,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate £390-£430 (Umblla

Long-term defence project

Cutting-edge surveying tech

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting an experienced Engineering Surveyor for a major defence infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. You will support construction through precise surveying, setting out and QA, using laser scanning and as-built data collection within a live MOD environment.

The role requires 3–5 years' surveying experience, a degree or equivalent qualification, and professional membership eligibility. CSCS and site safety qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying or Construction.
• 3–5 years' experience in a similar surveying role on civil/infrastructure projects.
• CSCS Card and site safety qualifications.
• Membership of CInstCES or working towards membership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and verify survey control networks across the project.
• Carry out assurance surveys for reinforced concrete structures (pre/post pour).
• Complete as-built surveys using laser scanning and point cloud modelling.
• Produce survey reports, drawings and technical data for construction teams.
• Coordinate survey activities with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Support machine control operations and develop survey models from design information.

Skills

Surveying

Setting out

Quality assurance

Laser scanning

Point cloud modelling

Reports & documentation

Construction coordination

Health & safety awareness

Education

Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering or Surveying

Tools

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser scanners

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

Job description

Carmichael UK is recruiting an experienced Engineering Surveyor for a major defence infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. You will support construction through precise surveying, setting out and QA, using laser scanning and as-built data collection within a live MOD environment.

The role requires 3–5 years' surveying experience, a degree or equivalent qualification, and professional membership eligibility. CSCS and site safety qualifications are essential.