Structural Steel Site Surveying Engineer

Cornerstone Project Source; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based contractor is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Site Surveying Engineer for a permanent role based in West London. You will be responsible for surveying and alignment works, ensuring quality and safety on site. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with steel structures and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary range of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the surveying and setting out of steel structures.
• Strong eye for detail, organised, and able to work independently.
• Solid knowledge of Eurocodes, BS standards, and NSSS.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with subcontractors to check and verify surveying works.
• Undertake pre-start base inspections and structural alignments.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams.

Skills

CSCS Site Engineering Surveyor (or equivalent)

Experience in surveying steel structures

Knowledge of construction practices and health & safety

Excellent communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification in total station surveying

Tools

Leica/Trimble/GNSS surveying equipment

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Site Surveying Engineer to join a contractor working on structural steel projects across the UK. This permanent role offers taking responsibility for surveying and alignment works while ensuring quality, accuracy, and safety on site.

Office Location: West London
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Work closely with subcontractors to check and verify surveying works.
• Undertake pre-start base inspections, structural alignments, and as-built surveys.
• Ensure all surveying tasks are carried out to company, safety, and environmental standards.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal project teams.
• Process planning, managing and deliver site surveying activities, supporting project teams with accurate data and reports.
• Keep clear records including daily diaries, calibration logs, and survey data.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams and subcontract surveyors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• CSCS Site Engineering Surveyor (or equivalent).
• Recognised qualification in total station surveying equipment.
• Proven experience in the surveying and setting out of steel structures, including portal frames, medium and low-rise buildings, industrial/process plants, and refurbishment projects.
• Solid knowledge of construction practices, health & safety, Eurocodes, BS standards, and NSSS.
• Skilled in the use of Leica/Trimble/GNSS surveying equipment and software such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Strong eye for detail, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a wider team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.