Senior Survey Engineer

SEDR Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Survey Engineer for a permanent role in a major infrastructure programme based near Banbury, Oxfordshire. The position requires expertise in bulk earthworks surveying and QA deliverables. Key responsibilities include managing survey control, producing survey reports, and mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary package ranging from £45,000 to £55,000, a stable workload, and a clear pathway for progression.

Benefits

Stable workload

Clear progression pathway

Strong delivery team

Structured site systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Survey Engineer on earthworks projects.
• Strong knowledge of bulk earthworks surveying methodology.
• Confident running verification and tolerance checks.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey control and setting out for bulk earthworks.
• Manage as-built surveys and QA checks for quality assurance.
• Process survey data and produce deliverables for engineering teams.
• Mentor junior surveyors and manage survey workload.

Skills

Survey Engineer experience

Bulk earthworks surveying

Survey control and verification

Production of as-built deliverables

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Total Station equipment

Trimble CAD software

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Survey Engineer – HS2 (Earthworks)

Location: Near Banbury, Oxfordshire (Southam / Greatworth corridor)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000+ package

Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered)

Overview

We're recruiting for a Senior Survey Engineer to support delivery of a major earthworks package on the HS2 programme near Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is a key role for an experienced Survey Engineer with a strong background in bulk earthworks, survey control, QA/compliance, and managing survey requirements across multiple work fronts. You'll work closely with engineering and site teams to ensure all setting out, verification, and as‑built records are delivered accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Survey Control & Setting Out (Earthworks Focused)

Lead survey control and setting out for bulk earthworks including:

• cut & fill
• formation levels
• batter lines / slopes
• haul roads / access routes
• working platforms / piling mats

Establish and maintain site control networks, benchmarks and calibration records. Ensure survey accuracy and tolerances are maintained across site operations.

As‑Builts, QA & Compliance

• Manage and produce as‑built surveys and check surveys for quality assurance and handover.
• Provide survey verification and reporting to support engineering sign‑off.
• Identify discrepancies early and work with delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain survey records, QA documentation, and compliance outputs for project assurance.

Survey Data, Deliverables & Reporting

• Process survey data and produce deliverables for site engineering teams: survey reports.
• CAD outputs / drawings (where required).
• Progress and verification packs.
• Support volume calculations and monitoring where required (earthworks progress / quantities).

Liaise with Engineers, Agents, Foremen and subcontractors to coordinate survey priorities.

Leadership & Coordination

• Support and mentor junior surveyors / engineers as required.
• Plan and manage survey workload to keep delivery moving efficiently.
• Assist with survey planning, sequencing, and interfaces across work packages.

Health & Safety

• Drive strong H&S standards and ensure safe use of equipment in live site environments.
• Follow site procedures and ensure survey operations align with project controls.

Equipment / Software

• GPS / GNSS and Total Station equipment (Leica / Trimble).
• Survey processing / CAD software such as Trimble, AutoCAD, LSS (or similar).

Candidate Requirements

Essential (Non‑Negotiable)

• Proven experience as a Survey Engineer / Engineering Surveyor on earthworks projects.
• Strong knowledge of bulk earthworks surveying and setting out methodology.
• Confident running survey control, verification and tolerance checks.
• Strong capability producing as‑built and QA survey deliverables.
• Comfortable working across multiple crews/work fronts in a fast‑paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Major infrastructure experience (HS2 / highways / rail / large civils frameworks).
• Exposure to machine control / digital terrain modelling.
• Ability to support/lead survey resource planning across packages.

What's On Offer

• Permanent role on a long‑term major infrastructure programme.
• Salary £45k‑£55k+ package.
• Stable workload and clear progression pathway.
• Strong delivery team and structured site systems.