Senior Surveyor

Mane Contract Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Senior Surveyor to lead a range of surveying projects from planning to delivery. You will mentor junior team members and collaborate with project managers in a technology-driven environment, delivering high-quality CAD drawings, point clouds and reports.

The role requires hands-on site work, strong surveying skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with professional client interactions. UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering measured building, topographical and laser scanning surveys.
• Ability to work independently on site and take ownership of survey delivery.
• Excellent technical knowledge of modern survey equipment and processing software.
• Organised and methodical approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues and project teams.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior staff.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in innovation and new surveying technologies.
• Flexibility to travel and adapt working hours when required.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Experience with mobile mapping systems or advanced processing software is useful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex survey projects from planning stage through to final issue.
• Select the most appropriate survey methodologies and equipment for each project.
• Carry out and oversee site surveys including laser scanning, GNSS and control networks.
• Process, analyse and validate survey data to produce accurate CAD drawings, point clouds and reports.
• Review and approve survey deliverables before issue to project teams and clients.
• Identify site constraints, access requirements and potential risks, providing practical survey solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers and senior team members to clarify project briefs and manage expectations.
• Support project planning, scheduling and resource coordination.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and technical support to Surveyors and Junior Surveyors.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of survey standards, workflows and best practice.
• Maintain a professional approach during client interactions and site visits.

Skills

Surveying

Laser scanning

GNSS

Data processing

Client liaison

Mentoring

Travel flexibility

UK driving licence

On-site independence

Mobile mapping (adv processing)

Tools

CAD software

Survey equipment

Job description

As a Senior Surveyor, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a wide range of technically diverse surveying projects. You will be responsible for managing survey activities from initial planning through to final delivery, while supporting and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This opportunity is ideal for either an experienced Surveyor looking to step into a more senior position, or an established Senior Surveyor seeking further career development within an innovative and technology-driven business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex survey projects from planning stage through to final issue
• Select the most appropriate survey methodologies and equipment for each project
• Carry out and oversee site surveys including laser scanning, GNSS and control networks
• Process, analyse and validate survey data to produce accurate CAD drawings, point clouds and reports
• Review and approve survey deliverables before issue to project teams and clients
• Identify site constraints, access requirements and potential risks, providing practical survey solutions
• Work closely with Project Managers and senior team members to clarify project briefs and manage expectations
• Support project planning, scheduling and resource coordination
• Provide guidance, mentoring and technical support to Surveyors and Junior Surveyors
• Contribute to the ongoing development of survey standards, workflows and best practice
• Maintain a professional approach during client interactions and site visits

Requirements

• Strong experience delivering measured building, topographical and laser scanning surveys
• Ability to work independently on site and take ownership of survey delivery
• Excellent technical knowledge of modern survey equipment and processing software
• Organised and methodical approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues and project teams
• Interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior staff
• Proactive mindset with an interest in innovation and new surveying technologies
• Flexibility to travel and adapt working hours when required
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
• Experience with mobile mapping systems or advanced processing software is useful, but not essential

If you have experience in the Energy & Utilities industry and are looking for a new role, reach out to me at [e-mail]