Setting Out Surveyor

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Modern surveying equipment

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Surveyor for a major civils project based in Leeds. You will lead setting out and surveying operations to ensure strict alignment with construction drawings, collaborating with the site team for quality outcomes.

The role involves using Total Stations, GPS Kits, and Dumpy Levels, with AutoCAD LT and LSS for as-built drawings. A company vehicle is provided and a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' civil engineering surveying experience.
• HNC/HND in construction-related field preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead setting out and surveying operations with 100% accuracy to drawings.
• Operate Total Stations, GPS Kits, and Dumpy Levels on site.
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD LT and LSS; include volume calculations.
• Monitor 3D Machine Control systems for precise grading and earthworks.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Total Stations

GPS Kits

AutoCAD LT

LSS

3D Machine Control

QA

Education

HNC/HND in construction-related field

Tools

AutoCAD LT

LSS

Total Stations

GPS Kits

Dumpy Levels

Job description

Technical Surveyor: Topographical & Setting Out Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE). + Company vehicle provided.

Location: NW UK Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Unfortunately, due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is unavailable for this opportunity

The Opportunity Following several major National Contract Wins, a premier Civil Engineering firm is looking for an experienced Topographical & Setting Out Surveyor based in Leeds to support a long term civils construction project. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of civil engineering infrastructure across the UK.

Technical Requirements & Responsibilities

• Surveying Excellence: Lead setting out and surveying operations for complex civils sites, ensuring 100% accuracy in alignment with construction drawings.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced use of Total Stations, GPS Kits, and Dumpy Levels.
• Software & CAD: High level of competency in AutoCAD LT and LSS (including volume calculations) to produce precise as-built drawings.
• Earthworks & Machine Control: Expertly manage the initial setup, calibration, and continuous monitoring of 3D Machine Control systems to ensure precision grading and earthworks execution.
• Compliance & QA: Maintain rigorous site QA documentation and procedures to ensure project integrity and safety.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ specialist experience in civil engineering surveying ideally dealing with earthworks and steel frame construction.
• Qualifications: Ideally HNC/HND in a construction-related field.
• Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence is essential for site travel across the Leeds/ North West Region

The Package

• Vehicle: Company vehicle provided.
• Equipment: Full suite of modern surveying equipment supplied.