Engineering Surveyor Technician

About the role

Are you early in your engineering surveying career, ready to grow your skills and make your mark on a landmark UK infrastructure project? The Engineering Surveying Technician (EST) role offers a chance to be part of something extraordinary - supporting the transformation of the A66, a key east-west route that links Cumbria and the North East.

The A66 is not only a critical transport link but also winds through some of the UK's most awe-inspiring countryside. This role is perfect for someone who wants to develop in a supportive team environment while living and working in the stunning North of England - with easy access to the Lake District, Pennines, and Yorkshire Dales.

What you'll be doing

What You'll Be Doing

This role is hands-on and varied - ideal for someone eager to get into the detail of survey data collection and management while learning from experienced surveyors. You'll support the wider Engineering Survey team with critical data that ensures every phase of construction is delivered with precision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting daily site survey activities, both independently and as part of a team
• Capturing, managing, and organising survey data for use in QA/QC, LTQR packs, and CDEs
• Assisting with as-built drawings, data packaging, and digital model interpretation
• Providing accurate site records, diary entries, photographs, and site notes
• Checking and maintaining survey equipment
• Helping with safety initiatives, including daily briefings and hazard reporting
• Collaborating with engineers, contractors, and designers to ensure clarity in construction information
• Mentoring and guiding junior surveyors, promoting knowledge sharing across the team

Why This Job Is Different

• Location, location, location: Work amidst open skies, green hills, and historic landscapes.
• Opportunity to grow: Whether you're looking to step up in your technical knowledge or explore leadership, we'll support your development.
• Flexible working: We understand life isn't one-size-fits-all.
• Community and culture: Be part of a values-led team that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and mutual support.
• Affordable Northern lifestyle: Enjoy a lower cost of living, great schools, a strong sense of community, and endless access to the outdoors.

Who we're looking for

What You'll Bring

• A passion for engineering surveying and a keen eye for detail
• Experience or qualifications in construction, civil engineering, or surveying (or working towards)
• Familiarity with digital models, construction schedules, and survey tools/software
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute
• SSSTS qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com