Senior Land Surveyor: Setting-Out Engineer (Inverness)

Energy Jobline CVL; Inverness; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor / Setting Out Engineer to join a busy project team in Inverness. You will ensure foundations, drainage, structures, roads and earthworks are set out accurately in line with drawings and specifications.

On-site work, with a focus on GPS and Total Station surveying, offers a permanent, long-term opportunity across Inverness and surrounding areas. Strong drawing interpretation and meticulous accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in land surveying and construction setting out.
• Experience within civil engineering or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles and site procedures.
• Practical experience with GPS and Total Station equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with good communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out setting out for foundations, drainage, structures, roads and earthworks.
• Conducting site surveys and checking levels, coordinates and dimensions.
• Operating Total Station, GPS and other modern survey equipment.
• Establishing and checking site control.
• Working from construction and engineering drawings.
• Producing as-built surveys and accurate site records.
• Providing surveying support to Site Managers and Engineers.
• Identifying and resolving setting-out or dimensional issues.
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and site safety.

Skills

Land surveying

Construction setting out

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive

Driving licence

Education

Surveying or Engineering qualifications

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor / Setting Out Engineer to join a busy project team in Inverness. You will ensure foundations, drainage, structures, roads and earthworks are set out accurately in line with drawings and specifications.

On-site work, with a focus on GPS and Total Station surveying, offers a permanent, long-term opportunity across Inverness and surrounding areas. Strong drawing interpretation and meticulous accuracy are essential.