Senior Engineering Surveyor
Vision Survey Ltd
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a site engineering surveyor in construction.
- Strong expertise in surveying techniques using digital technologies.
- Full UK manual driving licence required.
- Flexibility to travel nationwide is necessary.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering surveying activities on projects and ensure compliance.
- Manage site survey teams and provide technical guidance.
- Deliver surveys using advanced instrumentation and workflows.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to integrate data.
- Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld on site.
- Support bids and client engagement with technical input.
- Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies in geospatial engineering.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve to deliver under tight deadlines.
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Job description
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join our team in Stafford. This role combines hands‑on surveying expertise with leadership responsibilities, leading technical delivery on major infrastructure and construction projects whilst mentoring junior surveyors and supporting the development of Vision Survey's geospatial capabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive site engineering experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams whilst ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards across all projects.
- Lead engineering surveying activities on construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring precision and compliance
- Manage site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance
- Deliver setting‑out, monitoring, and as‑built surveys using advanced instrumentation and digital workflows
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of geospatial data
- Utilise post‑processing software such as AutoCAD and N4CE
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld across all site activities
- Support business development by contributing technical expertise to bids, tenders, and client engagement
- Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in geospatial engineering
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
- Troubleshoot and problem‑solve to deliver under tight deadlines
- Proven experience as a site engineering surveyor in the construction industry, with proficiency in setting out works and conducting surveys
- Strong expertise in surveying techniques using total stations, GNSS, laser scanning, and digital survey technologies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing survey teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to troubleshoot, problem‑solve, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by client and business needs
- Relevant qualifications in surveying, civil engineering, or geospatial disciplines
- Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CICES, or equivalent)
- Experience with Leica survey equipment
- Knowledge of point cloud data processing and BIM workflows
- CSCS Card holder
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
- Flexible working options post probation
- Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers, gym memberships, and spa days
- Pension scheme
- Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, movie rental rewards, free subscription to Headspace, and free virtual 24/7 GP service
- Life insuranceCompany van and fuel card
- Tax‑free stay‑away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey
- Paid overtime for over 40 hrs, with increased rate for night and weekend work
- Referral scheme of up to £1000
- IT & phone package
- Recognition scheme and service awards
- Continuous on‑the‑job training and development, both in‑house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications
Every project we undertake contributes to a safer, more sustainable built environment. Be part of a team making a tangible impact on the future of infrastructure, with a culture built on learning and innovation where your ideas and expertise will play a vital role in shaping outcomes.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
Please note, that you may need to undergo a DBS background check if you are successful.
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