Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)

BAM UK & Ireland; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company car/travel allowance

Pension 8% match

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control) for permanent work at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. You will support survey machine-controlled plant and perform checks and as-built surveys on civil engineering operations within a live MOD facility.

You will work on control networks, machine control models, QA/QC procedures, and document management, coordinating with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to keep the construction programme aligned.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction
• Site based role and shifts to meet programme needs

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain survey control networks
• Support machine control application for excavation, demolition and drilling operations
• Check design and create models for machine control
• Provide check reports and as-builts via laser scanning and point clouds
• Ensure survey data meets QA/QC standards
• Operate survey equipment with precision in civils environments
• Coordinate with site engineers and subcontractors to align programmes
• Assist with quality control procedures and traceability requirements
• Manage and archive survey files for audits and compliance

Skills

Civil engineering

Surveying

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Site safety

CSCS card

Leica machine control

Autocad Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Laser scanners

QA/QC procedures

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Relevant surveying qualification

Tools

Leica Machine Control

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Leica 3DR

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser scanners

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control).

The focus of the role is to provide support for survey machine-controlled plant. This role will also support construction checks and as-built of construction operations that are completed with machine-control.

Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required – a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Your team

• Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
• Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week

Making Possible

In this role as Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control), you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Check and maintain survey control networks
• Support machine control application for excavation, demolition and drilling operations
• Check design and create models for machine control
• Complete checking of machine control operations
• Provide check reports and as-builts, through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds
• Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project QA/QC standards. Operating survey equipment to the highest of precision within a civils environment
• Support engineers with surveying activities to ensure consistent approaches to surveying and engineering
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment between construction programme and survey operations
• Assist with the implementation of quality control procedures, particularly in accordance with QC1 requirements; maintaining the highest standards of traceability, tolerances, reporting
• Manage and archive survey files and records to support project compliance and audits, using the Projects Document Management system
• Attend daily briefings and provide updates on survey progress and issues
• Ensure all surveying works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Support other surveying work packages as required
• This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given

What do you bring to the role?

Essential:

• Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction
• Site based role
• Operating on a 7/3/7/4 shift pattern as per programme needs
• Experience in surveying and construction industries
• Considerable years of experience in a similar surveying position on a civil engineering project
• Experience with Leica Machine Control equipment
• Experience with surveying equipment; total stations, GPS/GNSS and laser scanners
• Survey data processing software; AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone and Leica 3DR
• Understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in a civils context
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• CSCS Card and relevant site safety qualifications
• Member of the CinstCES (or technical member working towards full member), or another body
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience working on major infrastructure or utilities projects (e.g., highways, rail, water, energy, nuclear)
• Knowledge of BIM or digital construction processes
• First aid and additional safety training certifications

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.