Monitoring Surveyor – Rail & Infrastructure

SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd is seeking a Monitoring Surveyor to join our Acton, London team. Position offers permanent and fixed-term contracts, with opportunity to work on engineering surveying and structural monitoring projects across the UK.

The role requires independence and strong teamwork, experience with Leica Total Stations, GPS and precise levels, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. A full UK driving licence and railway/CSCS credentials are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using Leica surveying equipment including Total Stations, GPS receivers and precise levels.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable experience within engineering surveying or monitoring surveys.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience using MicroSurvey StarNet and N4CE Survey Software.
• Knowledge of geotechnical and structural instrumentation.
• Experience working within construction, tunnelling or rail environments.
• CSCS, PTS and Sentinel ICI-LU accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Organising and delivering site-based engineering surveys and manual monitoring activities.
• Carrying out precise movement monitoring surveys.
• Undertaking precise traversing and levelling for survey control.
• Completing railway track surveys.
• Producing survey plans and section drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Conducting as-built surveys.
• Preparing reports using Microsoft Word and Excel templates.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to provide project updates and ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintaining health, safety, quality and environmental compliance on site.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Surveying or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Leica surveying equipment

MicroSurvey StarNet

N4CE Survey Software

Job description

SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd is seeking a Monitoring Surveyor to join our Acton, London team. Position offers permanent and fixed-term contracts, with opportunity to work on engineering surveying and structural monitoring projects across the UK.

The role requires independence and strong teamwork, experience with Leica Total Stations, GPS and precise levels, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. A full UK driving licence and railway/CSCS credentials are advantageous.