Topographical Land Surveyor

JP Engineering; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Techscheme vouchers

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave

Extra holiday

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

JP Engineering is seeking a Topographical Land Surveyor to support projects around The Midlands. You will carry out topographical surveys and setting-out works, using total stations and GNSS to provide accurate control and site data to construction teams.

Join a team that values accuracy and clear on-site communication, with opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to well-organised projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Topographical Land Surveyor or Site Engineer with strong surveying skills.
• Confidence using GPS/GNSS and total station equipment.
• Solid understanding of setting-out and construction tolerances.
• A sharp eye for detail and ability to flag issues early.
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card (essential).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out topographical surveys and setting-out works.
• Using total stations, GNSS, and associated survey equipment.
• Providing accurate control, levels, and site data to construction teams.
• Producing clear survey outputs and as-built information.
• Working closely with site managers, contractors, and project teams.
• Keeping safety, quality, and accuracy front and centre at all times.

Skills

Topographical surveying

Site engineering

Detail-oriented

Tools

Total stations

GNSS equipment

Surveying instruments

Job description

Topographical Land Surveyor to support projects around The Midlands, delivering accurate surveys, setting-out, and site engineering work that teams can rely on first time (and every time after that). We value people who care about accuracy, communicate clearly on site, and take genuine pride in doing things properly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out topographical surveys and site engineering / setting-out works
• Using total stations, GNSS, and associated survey equipment
• Providing accurate control, levels, and site data to construction teams
• Producing clear survey outputs and as-built information
• Working closely with site managers, contractors, and project teams
• Keeping safety, quality, and accuracy front and centre at all times

What We’re Hoping You’ll Bring

• Experience as a Topographical Land Surveyor or Site Engineer with strong surveying skills
• Confidence using GPS/GNSS and total station equipment
• Solid understanding of setting-out and construction tolerances
• A sharp eye for detail (and the confidence to flag issues early)
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card (essential)

The Perks

• Techscheme – vouchers towards tech or homeware (new tech or new sofa? entirely up to you)
• Healthcare Cash Plan – help with everyday healthcare costs
• Enhanced family leave – because life doesn’t stop at the site gate
• Option to buy extra holiday – more time for rest, travel, or doing absolutely nothing
• Training & development – keep your skills sharp and your career moving
• A supportive team, well-organised projects, and managers who understand what good site engineering looks to be rate