Survey Manager

NRL; Enfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead all surveying and setting out functions on a major civil engineering project in Enfield. You will oversee surveying activities, manage a team of surveyors and ensure work meets exacting quality standards on site.

The role requires a strong technical background in land and structural surveying, with knowledge of GPS systems and CAD software. You will coordinate with engineering and delivery teams to resolve technical queries and maintain

Qualifications

• Extensive surveying experience in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities on site.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all surveying-related activities for the project, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Manage survey teams to deliver setting out and dimensional control across all civil works.
• Coordinate with engineering and delivery teams to resolve technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance, project tolerances, and reporting standards are consistently met.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of survey data, including as-built drawings and progress updates.
• Advise on temporary works and provide specialist input where required.
• Monitor and manage survey-related risks and resources to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Surveying experience

Team leadership

Quality control

Communication skills

Tools

GPS systems

CAD software

Job description

Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead all surveying and setting out functions on a major civil engineering project in Enfield. This role requires a strong technical background in land and structural surveying, combined with the leadership skills to manage a team of surveyors and ensure work meets exacting quality standards. LocationEnfield – full details will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Client Overview

Our client is a leading construction organisation, widely recognised for delivering complex civil and infrastructure projects successfully, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all surveying-related activities for the project, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications
• Manage survey teams to deliver setting out and dimensional control across all civil works
• Coordinate with engineering and delivery teams to resolve technical queries
• Ensure quality assurance, project tolerances, and reporting standards are consistently met
• Maintain clear and accurate records of survey data, including as-built drawings and progress updates
• Advise on temporary works and provide specialist input where required
• Monitor and manage survey-related risks and resources to maintain efficiency

Must-have Requirements

• Extensive surveying experience within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of modern survey equipment, GPS systems, and CAD software
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team of surveyors in a site-based environment
• Familiarity with quality management systems and health & safety standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills to support effective project delivery

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.