Monitoring Surveyor – Rail & Infrastructure Projects

Socotec Uk & Ireland; Acton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK is seeking a Monitoring Surveyor in Acton, London. The role involves delivering site-based engineering surveys, movement monitoring, and survey control using Leica equipment and AutoCAD. You will liaise with clients and ensure safety and quality on site.

The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential extension, offering opportunities to work across railway and infrastructure projects within a growing Monitoring & Surveying team.

Qualifications

• A 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 the 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.
• A full UK driving licence.

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 the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance on site.

Skills

Leica total stations

AutoCAD

Surveying experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Surveying / Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Leica GPS receivers

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SOCOTEC UK is seeking a Monitoring Surveyor in Acton, London. The role involves delivering site-based engineering surveys, movement monitoring, and survey control using Leica equipment and AutoCAD. You will liaise with clients and ensure safety and quality on site.

The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential extension, offering opportunities to work across railway and infrastructure projects within a growing Monitoring & Surveying team.