Land Surveyor

Pell Frischmann; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to join their Asset Management team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality surveys across various environments, including aviation, rail, and land development, both in the UK and overseas. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in a related discipline, a CSCS card, and a full UK driving license. Flexibility for travel to sites across the UK, with occasional overseas assignments, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality surveys across diverse environments.
• Work on exciting projects in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Degree or HND in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Leica Total Stations

GNSS receivers

Trimble Business Center

Job description

We are currently looking to expand our Asset Management team with an experienced Land Surveyor. As a Land Surveyor, you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality surveys across a diverse range of environments - including aviation, rail, highways, land development, buildings, and water. Reporting directly to the Office Principal Surveyor, you'll work on exciting projects both in the UK and overseas.

You can be based in our London, Croydon, Luton or Birmingham office, and will have full IT support for remote and home working when required. We're looking for someone who's self‑motivated, organised, and able to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards – often with minimal supervision. Flexibility is important. You'll need to regularly travel to sites across the UK, with the possibility of occasional overseas assignments, and be willing to work some night and weekend shifts when needed.

What You'll Need

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake regular drug and alcohol screening
• CSCS accreditation (required)
• Network Rail PTS accreditation (desirable, but not essential)
• Previous experience post graduate in a land surveying role

Technical Skills

• Leica Total Stations, digital levels, GNSS receivers, and HD laser scanners
• LSS, SCC, Cyclone, StarNET, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office 365

Experience maintaining and operating automated monitoring systems would be an advantage - but if not, full training will be provided.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).

Preferred Qualifications

• Network Rail PTS accreditation.

Essential Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Ability to produce accurate topographical, boundary and as built surveys.
• Good understanding of coordinate systems, datum, and data management.
• Proficient in use of total stations, GNSS/GPS surveying equipment, and digital levels.
• Experience using Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, or similar processing software.

Preferred Experience

• Good understanding of coordinate systems, datum, and data management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Land Registration Act, CDM Regulations).
• Understanding of sustainable surveying technologies and digital twins.

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and project coordination experience.
• Client relationship management skills.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.