Senior Land Surveyor

Munnelly Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction business is seeking a Senior Surveyor to deliver a range of survey and site engineering works across Heathrow Airport. This role requires proven experience in land and topographic surveys, proficiency in surveying equipment and CAD software, and excellent attention to detail. The position offers various benefits, including a company van, annual leave increasing with tenure, and over-time pay. Most work occurs during night shifts, and the candidate must obtain a Heathrow Security Pass.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing to 30 days

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Medicash Health Scheme

Mobile Phone Contribution

Professional membership and development

Company van

Over time pay available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting land, topographic, and boundary surveys.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and legal documents related to land boundaries.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for undertaking topographical surveys.
• Mentor and train less experienced team members as required.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance.

Skills

Surveys experience

Total stations proficiency

CAD software

Geospatial data understanding

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS systems

Laser scanners

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Overview

Severn Partnership are market leaders in mobile mapping and geomatic surveying, specialising in large-scale projects and harnessing the latest digital technologies. They champion the value of collaboration, partnership, people, and technology—delivering best practice through intuitive and synergised solutions.

As a subsidiary of the Munnelly Group—a family-owned construction and infrastructure support services business, Severn Partnership benefits from a legacy of excellence. The Group works with some of the world’s largest organisations and leading UK public sector bodies to successfully deliver prestigious, complex, and challenging construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Job overview: As Senior Surveyor you will deliver a range of survey and site engineering works across Heathrow Airport. The role includes establishing grid lines and datums, carrying out complex traversing and levelling, laser scanning for designers and PAS128 utility mapping to support service protection. Most work takes place during night shifts (8 pm to 4 am, Monday to Thursday) with overtime opportunities available at weekends. You’ll be working across both airside and landside areas on a variety of ongoing projects, currently focused around Terminal 4. You’ll also need to obtain a Heathrow Security Pass, which involves providing a 5-year work and address history and completing a DBS check.

Day to day responsibilities

• Responsible for undertaking topographical surveys
• Total station and GPS/GNSS observations
• Working with the latest technology – Stream Up
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties that may arise
• Mentor and train less experienced team members as and when required
• Management and maintenance of survey equipment
• Production of CAD Drawings from Survey Data
• Post Processing of GPR Data in GREDHD and IQ Maps
• Assistance in the overall development of the survey department
• Adherence to Company manuals and processes
• Ensure QA/QC Compliance

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting land, topographic, and boundary surveys.
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, and laser scanners.
• Experience with CAD software and data processing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS)
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, mapping techniques, and geospatial data.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and legal documents related to land boundaries.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and reporting.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, contractors, and local authorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptability.

Benefits

• Start on 22 days annual leave increasing to 30 days due to length of service
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Medicash Health Scheme
• Mobile Phone Contribution
• Staying away allowances
• Professional membership and development
• Company van
• Over time pay available