Survey Engineer

Fusion People; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 46,494 - 77,490; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking an experienced Survey Engineer to deliver specialist railway surveys across a portfolio of rail projects. You will lead planning, execution and QA of survey outputs while working with design and maintenance teams.

The role offers hybrid working with site visits, and involves BPSS/PTS/DC requirements for secure access. 12-month contract with travel to hubs across the UK.

Qualifications

• Railway surveying experience is required.
• Experience leading track and rail surveys.
• Knowledge of modern topographical survey techniques.
• Experience establishing GNSS control networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead topographical and rail surveys.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks.
• Manage GNSS control and SnakeGrid transformations.
• Process point cloud data and deliver survey outputs.
• Provide technical survey input to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Review survey specifications and ensure outputs meet requirements.
• Contribute to survey governance and best practice.
• Coordinate with third-party survey providers and resolve issues.

Skills

PTS

AC/DC competence

SnakeGrid

GNSS control

Point cloud

CAD

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Degree in Surveying or related discipline

Chartered status / working towards

RICS/ICES/CICES membership

Tools

SnakeGrid transformations

CAD software

Point cloud software

GNSS processing tools

Job description

Role: Survey Engineer

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Swindon Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, York are the Main hubs (Hybrid / Site visits)

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Candidate: £320 - £420 pd umbrella

Minimum Requirement: PTS AC / DCCR required

We are seeking an experienced Survey Engineer to provide specialist railway surveying expertise across a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. Operating as an independent consultant, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery, assurance and technical oversight of survey activities that support the design, maintenance and enhancement of the railway network.

This engagement offers the opportunity to work on complex survey projects, delivering professional expertise and high-quality survey outputs while exercising autonomy in the approach and execution of services.

Contract Details

• Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with a combination of site-based, office-based and remote working
• Expenses and hire car provided for business travel
• Security Requirements: BPSS, PTS, AC and DC competencies required

The Survey Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering topographical and rail infrastructure surveys.
• Establishing, validating and maintaining survey control networks.
• Managing GNSS survey control and coordinate transformation methodologies, including SnakeGrid.
• Extracting, processing and validating point cloud data and survey deliverables.
• Providing technical survey expertise to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Reviewing survey specifications and ensuring outputs meet technical requirements.
• Carrying out quality assurance and verification of survey information.
• Supporting survey governance, standards development and best practice initiatives.
• Coordinating with third-party survey providers and resolving technical issues.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in survey methodology and technology.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant railway surveying experience.
• Proven experience leading track and rail infrastructure surveys.
• Strong understanding of modern topographical survey techniques.
• Experience establishing and managing GNSS control networks.
• Practical experience using SnakeGrid transformations.
• Experience processing and interpreting point cloud datasets.
• Ability to independently review and assure survey outputs.
• Experience with CAD and point cloud processing software.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Experience working within Rail standards and environments.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying or a related discipline.
• Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Engineer, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, ICES or CICES.
• Experience supporting major rail enhancement or renewals programmes.
• Knowledge of railway safety management systems and risk assessment processes.
• Experience developing survey specifications, standards or technical guidance.

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