Lead Surveyor

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. invites applications for a Lead Surveyor based at Fort Dunlop, Birmingham. You will oversee pre- and post-construction defect surveys, drainage surveys and land and fencing condition surveys, coordinating data management and reporting across the project footprint.

You will work within the BBV JV framework, ensure safety, GDPR compliance, and timely delivery, guiding survey teams and liaising with stakeholders to keep milestones on track. Applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Delivery of pre & Post construction Defect Survey.
• Delivery of pre & Post construction Drainage Surveys.
• Delivery of Post construction Land and fencing condition Surveys.
• An enthusiastic approach and ability to learn/adapt with project progression.
• Proficient to an intermediate level in working practices and IT systems.
• Clear communication of safe systems of work and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of pre & Post construction Defect Survey.
• Delivery of pre & Post construction Drainage Surveys.
• Delivery of Post construction Land and fencing condition Surveys.
• Management of survey databases, analysis and reporting.
• Lead recording/reporting Settlement Deeds on HS2 SRM per BBV requirements.
• Use HS2 SRM for Settlement Deed activities and compliance tracking.
• Signature and timely return of deeds from property owners.
• GDPR compliant data gathering, collation and storage.
• Ability to visit survey locations, produce survey reports, and meet deadlines.
• Organisational and analytical skills; develop processes and follow procedures.

Skills

Surveying experience

Pre/post construction surveys

Data management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity

Lead Surveyor

Location:

Based at Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

Key Accountabilities:

• Delivery of pre & Post construction Defect Survey
• Delivery of pre & Post construction Drainage Surveys
• Delivery of Post construction Land and fencing condition Surveys
• Management of survey databases, analysis and reporting
• Lead recording and reporting Settlement Deeds on the HS2 SRM in accordance with HS2 Implementation manual and BBV project requirements.
• Use the HS2 SRM correctly for the management of all Settlement Deed activities, the recording all contact details and correspondence, and the monitoring of compliance with all time limits and/or constraints for actions and responses.
• Manage signature and timely return of the deeds from the eligible property owners.
• Management of data gathering collation and storage of information with GDPR compliance.
• An enthusiastic approach
• Ability to learn and be adaptive with project progression
• Proficient to an intermediate level in the application of working practices and approved IT systems
• Previous experience in the surveys, ground works, structures, and heavy civil works.
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately.
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
• Ability to visit survey location to conduct, monitor and verify surveys, produce survey reports where required.
• Ability to plan and deliver to project deadlines.
• Organisational and Analytical Skills.
• Ability to develop processes and follow procedures

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.