Lead Surveyor

Kier Group; Kelsale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Lead Surveyor to join the Sizewell C team in Suffolk. You will report to the Chief Engineer and manage all technical surveying aspects for this major civil project. The role offers a hands-on position within a collaborative delivery team.

Responsibilities include setting out earthworks, maintaining survey controls, and producing accurate drawings and reports using CAD tools and modern surveying equipment such as GPS/GNSS and total stations. 45 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Surveying.
• Demonstrable experience in civil engineering projects.
• Proficient in surveying and CAD software to produce technical documentation.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS and automatic total stations.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking setting out for civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, highways, and structures
• Establishing and maintaining survey control points, grids, and benchmarks to ensure accurate project delivery
• Carrying out topographical, as-built, and monitoring surveys, processing data and producing accurate drawings and reports
• Operating and maintaining surveying instruments and ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards
• Liaising with engineers, site managers, and subcontractors to provide technical guidance and support project delivery

Skills

Surveying

CAD software

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND

Tools

CAD software

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Job description

We're looking for a Lead Surveyor to join our Sizewell C team based in Suffolk.

Location: Kier Main Compound, Off A12, Kelsale, Suffolk
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier are supporting the delivery of Sizewell C, a major 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station under construction on the Suffolk coast in England. As Lead Surveyor, you'll report to the Chief Engineer within the Technical Delivery Team to manage all aspects of engineering surveying on this significant project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project whilst being part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Lead Surveyor, you'll be working within the Technical Delivery Team, supporting them in managing all technical aspects of this major civil engineering project. Your day to day will include:

• Undertaking setting out for civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, highways, and structures


• Establishing and maintaining survey control points, grids, and benchmarks to ensure accurate project delivery


• Carrying out topographical, as-built, and monitoring surveys, processing data and producing accurate drawings and reports


• Operating and maintaining surveying instruments and ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards


• Liaising with engineers, site managers, and subcontractors to provide technical guidance and support project delivery

What are we looking for?

This role of Lead Surveyor is great for you if:

• You hold a Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related discipline


• You have demonstrable experience in a similar role within civil engineering projects


• You're proficient in surveying and CAD software to produce accurate technical documentation


• You have experience working with modern survey equipment such as GPS/GNSS and automatic total stations


• You have the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and contribute to an inclusive workplace

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an BPSS Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.