Senior Surveyor

Dalkia; St Marys Bay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Senior Surveyor/Engineer to oversee the surveying strategy at a nuclear power station in the UK. You will be responsible for CAD operations, project compliance, and ensuring quality outputs. A degree in Geodetic Engineering and extensive surveying experience are essential. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical cover, annual leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance

25 days of annual leave plus 1 additional day for your birthday

Pension Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Interest-free tech loans after probation

Career progression opportunities

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building and infrastructure surveying.
• Proficiency in CAD software is crucial.
• Experience in producing CAD outputs for building and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all surveying and CAD operations efficiently.
• Lead compliance with Construction Regulations.
• Compile and record survey data systematically.

Skills

Building and infrastructure surveying

Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD) software

Health and safety knowledge in the nuclear industry

Geodetic Engineering

Education

Degree in Geodetic Engineering

Job description

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We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Surveyor / Engineer to play a key role in delivering the surveying strategy for Transfer and Decommissioning works at Dungeness Nuclear Power Station. You will be responsible for establishing and implementing the surveying plan, managing CAD requirements, and coordinating team tasks to ensure efficient and accurate delivery within project timelines and budgets; and overseeing the end-to-end CAD production process, ensuring that all drawing mark-ups are effectively communicated between engineering teams, reviewed, approved, and submitted to the client in line with project requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of building and infrastructure surveying.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD) software.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in the nuclear industry, with the ability to apply appropriate control measures.
• Degree in Geodetic Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in producing CAD outputs for building and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience of Geodetic Engineering surveying / completing CAD output for buildings and infrastructure.

What’s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• My Perks (after probation) interest free tech loans
• Real career progression opportunities.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

What you’ll be doing

• Take responsibility for planning, monitoring, and efficiently managing all surveying and CAD operations and programmes.
• Lead compliance efforts with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Ensure all survey data is compiled, reviewed, and recorded in line with company systems and procedures.
• Identify programme deficiencies and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure all project team members receive relevant information and documentation in a timely manner.
• Develop a Survey/CAD programme aligned with the overall project schedule, in coordination with the Contract Manager.
• Conduct regular reviews of project progress and implement any required improvements promptly.
• Provide budget estimates to support tender cost plans.
• Review and maintain up-to-date CAD software and systems, recommending updates and improvements.
• Mobilise and efficiently utilise company resources to complete survey work within budget, on schedule, and to the required standards.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.

About us

Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long-term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We’re a people-first culture.

Guided by our value-added approach and bolstered by the latest technologies, tools, and engineering techniques, our expert team will support you throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning, completion, and aftercare, ensuring complete satisfaction.