Surveyor

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading UK-based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor. We are seeking a Surveyor to perform surveys ensuring precise control of tunnel primary SCL lining and secondary lining works, transfer tunnel control, and maintain high-accuracy data throughout construction.

You will prepare comprehensive documentation, manage data, and assist with quality checks, while promoting safety on site and coordinating with engineers, REs, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of surveying procedures and working methods.
• Expertise in surveying and setting-out on major civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of tunnel surveying.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys to control position and alignment of tunnel linings.
• Manage and transfer tunnel control during tunneling works.
• Prepare reports and graphical displays for submission and review.
• Maintain survey control and install survey fixings on site.
• Use Starnet and Amberg for network adjustments.
• Supervise junior survey staff when required.
• Keep accurate daily site diaries and records.

Skills

Surveying procedures

Tunnel surveying

Setting-out major projects

Microsoft Office

Education

Land surveying qualification

Tools

Starnet

Amberg

Job description

Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 37 years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today.

As the Surveyor, you will be required to:

• Carry out all surveys to control the position and alignment of the tunnel primary SCL lining and secondary lining concrete shutter
• Manage and Transfer Tunnel Control during tunneling works
• Transfer tunnel survey control using the high-end equipment between primary and secondary linings
• Prepare documentation including writing reports, graphical displays for submission and for review
• Advance and maintain the survey control during the tunnel primary SCL and secondary lining works including installing all survey fixings
• Manage SCL tunnel profiles using Amberg and producing profiles for daily SRG from SCL Engineer Data
• Set-out the secondary lining shutter and liaise with the tunnel engineers
• Carry out Wriggle and as built surveys and assist lining scanning
• Implement the processes for storing and managing the data and its subsequent retrieval for use in the design process
• Develop and document quality checks and redundancy of data as part of control verification
• Use Starnet least squares network adjustment software
• Where required, supervise the chainperson, assistant engineers/ surveyors and liaise with section foremen
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/ variations, subcontractors attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer/ RE / project team
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture on the project

Personal Qualities and Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of surveying procedures and working methods
• Expertise in surveying and setting-out on major civil engineering projects
• Knowledge of tunnel surveying
• Successful experience with a major civil engineering contractor within the survey department
• Software experience required Starnet and Amberg
• Microsoft Office skills
• Professional Land Surveying qualification (Degree/ Diploma level or equivalent)
• The skills to work independently with a very high accuracy and delivering results on time
• Good attendance and timekeeping
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve deadlines
• A collaborative approach to maintainworking relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholder