Lead Surveyor - Civil & Infrastructure (Flexible Hours)

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

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Lead Surveyor to join the Sizewell C team based in Suffolk. The role entails managing all engineering surveying activities, reporting to the Chief Engineer, and supporting a major civil infrastructure project on site.

You will be responsible for setting out works, maintaining survey control, producing drawings/reports, and coordinating with engineers and subcontractors to ensure accurate delivery. This is a hands-on, on-site position with a collaborative team.”

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar civil engineering surveying role.
• Proficient in surveying and CAD software to produce technical documentation.
• Experience with modern survey equipment such as GPS/GNSS and automatic total stations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surveying

CAD software

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering or Surveying degree

Tools

GPS/GNSS equipment

Automatic total stations

CAD software

Job description

Kier is seeking a Lead Surveyor to join the Sizewell C team based in Suffolk. The role entails managing all engineering surveying activities, reporting to the Chief Engineer, and supporting a major civil infrastructure project on site.

You will be responsible for setting out works, maintaining survey control, producing drawings/reports, and coordinating with engineers and subcontractors to ensure accurate delivery. This is a hands-on, on-site position with a collaborative team.”