Project Surveyor

ACCIONA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to support the Thames Water Coppermills Resilience Project. The role involves coordinating survey activities across design, construction and handover, managing topographical, utility, monitoring, and as-built surveys, and integrating data into BIM/CAD/GIS systems.

You will work with Engineering, BIM, Temporary Works and Asset Protection teams to ensure survey data is accurate and aligns with project standards, delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering engineering surveys on infrastructure, utilities, construction, or major projects.
• Experience with topographical, setting-out, and as-built surveys.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BIM models, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of survey control networks and coordinate systems.
• Experience with Leica, Trimble, or Topcon survey equipment.
• Thames Water Passport and/or EUSR National Water Hygiene Card are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering survey activities across the project.
• Manage specialist survey subcontractors delivering topographical, utility, monitoring, setting-out, and as-built surveys.
• Define survey scopes, technical requirements, and deliverables for survey providers.
• Review, validate, and approve survey information for accuracy and project standards.
• Establish and maintain project survey control networks and coordinate systems.
• Coordinate survey requirements with Engineering, BIM, and Asset Protection teams.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between design information and site conditions.
• Support construction teams with setting-out verification and dimensional control.
• Coordinate monitoring surveys and asset protection activities as required.
• Ensure accurate production of as-built survey information for handover and asset information requirements.
• Integrate survey data into BIM models, CAD drawings, GIS platforms, and project databases.
• Monitor survey subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with Thames Water requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS/GPS devices

Survey data software

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to provide surveying and geomatics support for the Thames Water Coppermills Resilience Project.

Working within the Technical Office team, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and validating survey information throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and pre-construction through construction, commissioning, and final handover. Working closely with Engineering, Construction, BIM, Temporary Works, and Asset Protection teams, you will ensure survey data is accurate, reliable, and effectively supports project delivery.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

As Project Surveyor, You Will

• Plan and coordinate engineering survey activities across the project.
• Manage specialist survey subcontractors delivering topographical, utility, monitoring, setting-out, and as-built surveys.
• Define survey scopes, technical requirements, and deliverables for survey providers.
• Review, validate, and approve survey information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Establish and maintain project survey control networks, coordinate systems, and survey procedures.
• Coordinate survey requirements with Engineering, Construction, BIM, Temporary Works, and Asset Protection teams.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between design information and site conditions.
• Support construction teams with setting-out verification, dimensional control, and tolerance checks.
• Coordinate monitoring surveys and asset protection activities where required.
• Ensure accurate production of as-built survey information to support project handover and asset information requirements.
• Integrate survey data into BIM models, CAD drawings, GIS platforms, and project databases.
• Monitor survey subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project specifications, Thames Water requirements, and industry best practice.
• Support digital engineering and information management processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering engineering surveys on infrastructure, utilities, construction, or major projects.
• Experience with topographical, setting-out, and as-built surveys.
• Proficiency with Total Stations, GNSS/GPS equipment, and modern digital survey technologies.
• Experience with processing survey data and producing high-quality survey deliverables.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BIM models, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of survey control networks and coordinate systems.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working on water, utility, rail, highways, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience using Leica, Trimble, or Topcon survey equipment.
• Knowledge of laser scanning and point cloud processing.
• Experience with drone/UAV surveys.
• Experience with utility mapping and PAS 128 surveys.
• Experience working with BIM, Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and GIS platforms.
• Thames Water Passport.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card).

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.