Senior Land Surveyor

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A surveying company is looking for a Senior Land Surveyor based in Stafford to deliver comprehensive surveying services. The role requires extensive experience with Leica equipment, strong knowledge of AutoCAD, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Employees benefit from a competitive salary of £50,000, flexible working options, and a comprehensive staff benefits package including health insurance and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Staff benefits package including retail discounts

Pension scheme

Health insurance, including cinema tickets

Life insurance

Company van and fuel card

Paid overtime

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience using Leica survey equipment, including total stations, laser scanners, and precise levels.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D / 3D for processing survey data.
• Ability to work independently in the field and adapt to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of surveying services including traversing and monitoring.
• Operate surveying equipment with a high level of accuracy.
• Produce accurate survey drawings and reports from data.

Skills

Extensive experience using Leica survey equipment

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D / 3D

Proven experience conducting site surveys

Full UK manual driving licence

Excellent attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Clear communication and reporting skills

Self-motivated

Education

Relevant degree, diploma, or industry-recognised qualification

Tools

Leica total stations

Laser scanners

Precise levels

GPS equipment

AutoCAD 2D / 3D

Leica Cyclone

Job description

Senior Land Surveyor

Contract: Permanent

Location: Stafford

Salary: £50,000 per annum

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Land Surveyor to join their team based in Stafford. The successful candidate will be proficient in using Leica survey equipment and will have extensive experience across both site-based and office-based surveying activities.

This role requires flexibility to work both day and night shifts (paid at an enhanced rate), alongside a strong hands-on approach to surveying and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of surveying services including traversing, monitoring, setting out, and topographic surveys using traditional and laser scanning techniques
• Operate Leica total stations, laser scanners, precise levels, and GPS equipment with a high level of accuracy
• Process, manage, and interpret survey data using AutoCAD 2D / 3D and N4CE
• Produce accurate survey drawings and reports from collected data
• Work independently on site, ensuring all data meets company and industry quality standards
• Maintain full compliance with health and safety regulations on site
• Supervise and manage site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure survey outputs align with project requirements

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience using Leica survey equipment, including total stations, laser scanners, precise levels, and GPS
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D / 3D and N4CE for processing survey data
• Proven experience conducting site surveys, including traversing, monitoring, and topographic surveys
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to work independently in the field and adapt to changing work schedules
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills both on site and during data processing
• Clear communication and reporting skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Experience producing drawings from point cloud data
• Ability to process point cloud data using Leica Cyclone
• Relevant degree, diploma, or industry-recognised qualification
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CInstCES, RICS)

Job Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service
• Flexible working options following probation
• Staff benefits package including retail discounts, gym memberships, and spa days
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance, including cinema tickets, free coffee, movie rental rewards, Headspace subscription, and 24 / 7 virtual GP service
• Life insurance
• Company van and fuel card
• Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time for journeys over one hour
• Paid overtime for hours worked over 40, with enhanced rates for night and weekend work
• Referral scheme of up to £1,000
• IT and phone package
• Recognition scheme and long-service awards
• Social events throughout the year
• Ongoing training and development, both in-house and through accredited qualifications
• To apply, please submit your CV below