Geospatial Surveyor

Plowman Craven; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Performance related bonus

Flexible/remote working (role dep.)

Travel loans & travel cards

Job summary

Plowman Craven in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Geospatial Surveyors for contract opportunities across rail, highway and infrastructure sectors. You will deliver high-quality survey data using laser scanning, UAS/drones and track surveying equipment, collaborating with Lead Surveyors and Project Managers to meet specifications and timelines.

Role requires 3–5 years of surveying experience, a relevant qualification, and proficiency with GNSS, traditional techniques and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ general surveying experience within rail, infrastructure or related environments.
• A relevant qualification in Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in traditional survey techniques, including control traverse observations, levelling and GNSS data collection.
• Experience processing survey data and delivering high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lead Surveyors and Project Managers to choose surveying technologies and efficient methodologies.
• Undertake surveying activities across rail, highway and infrastructure environments, ensuring QA and safety compliance.
• Manage survey data from capture to final delivery per company processes.
• Check data and outputs against specifications and accuracy requirements; resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Surveying techniques

GNSS data collection

Laser scanning

UAS/drones

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Surveying/Civil Engineering

Tools

N4ce

Cyclone

AutoCAD

Job description

Introduction

As one of the largest measurement survey companies in the UK, Plowman Craven provides a range of services to the property, rail and infrastructure markets. Our innovation, dynamic approach and commitment to delivering a flawless service enable us to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. Regardless of the size or complexity of a project, our clients trust us to provide a service that goes beyond their expectations.

Geospatial Surveyor (Contract)

As one of the largest measurement survey companies in the UK, Plowman Craven provides a range of services to the property, rail and infrastructure markets. Our innovation, dynamic approach and commitment to delivering a flawless service enable us to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. Regardless of the size or complexity of a project, our clients trust us to provide a service that goes beyond their expectations.

Role Overview

We are looking to connect with experienced Geospatial Surveyors for contract opportunities across a range of specialist surveying projects within rail, highways and infrastructure environments nationwide.

Working with Plowman Craven on a contract basis, you will support the delivery of high quality survey data for major infrastructure clients, including Network Rail and London Underground. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced surveying technologies, including laser scanning, UAS (drones) and Amberg Track Trolleys, contributing to projects that require accuracy, technical expertise and a strong commitment to health and safety.

We are also keen to build relationships with experienced surveyors for future projects, so if you are interested in contract opportunities but the timing isn’t right for a current assignment, we’d still welcome a conversation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work alongside Lead Surveyors and Project Managers to identify appropriate surveying technologies and efficient methodologies to deliver projects to specification and programme.
• Undertake surveying and technical activities across rail, highway and infrastructure environments, ensuring compliance with quality, health and safety standards.
• Manage survey data from initial capture through to final delivery, following established company processes and protocols.
• Check survey data and deliverables against agreed specifications and accuracy requirements, resolving discrepancies and submitting outputs for review before client issue.
• Take ownership of allocated project activities, including logistics, planning and coordination with wider project teams.
• Communicate project progress proactively, supporting delivery against deadlines and agreed project budgets.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, subcontractors and other teams working on site.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors where required, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to effective project delivery.
• Work flexibly to meet project requirements, including night shifts, weekends and working away from home. Night work and working away may account for approximately 50% of the working month, depending on project requirements, with weekend shifts frequently available.
• Undertake other reasonable duties relevant to the assignment.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 3-5 years’ general surveying experience, ideally within rail, infrastructure or a related environment.
• A relevant qualification in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in traditional survey techniques, including control traverse observations, levelling and GNSS data collection.
• Experience processing survey data and producing accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Strong IT skills, with experience using surveying and CAD software; knowledge of N4ce, Cyclone and AutoCAD would be advantageous.
• Experience with advanced surveying technologies, such as laser scanning, UAS (drones) or track surveying equipment, would be beneficial.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• A full UK manual driving licence. Access to a suitable vehicle is desirable, although company vehicles may be available to support project deployment.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and work nights, weekends and away from home as project requirements dictate.
• A valid CSCS card is required. Personal Track Safety (PTS) and London Underground Worksite Safety Induction (LU-WSSI) are desirable; training support may be available where appropriate.

Benefits of working at Plowman Craven:

Plowman Craven is a great place to work and offers a range of competitive family friendly benefits including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave - increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Performance related bonus
• Professional membership & development
• Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme
• Flexible/remote working (role dependent)
• Travel loans & travel cards (Zone 1+2) for London-based roles
• Access to fleet vehicles
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Healthcare benefits
• Wellbeing & mental health programme
• Social activities organised yearly
• Employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees
• EOT profit sharing scheme
• Octopus electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to early pay

Please note : All benefits outlined above is subject to variations based on the location / country of the advertised role.