Rail & Civil Engineering Surveyor — Hybrid (Dublin)

Design Build Search; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Search are working with a civil engineering specialist involved in rail projects throughout Ireland and UK. They have an opportunity for an Engineering Surveyor based in Dublin, operating on a hybrid model with clear career progression.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute engineering surveys in rail environments, including topographical, setting-out, as-built, scanning, and monitoring activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rail or civil engineering surveying including control, setting-out, topographic and as-built surveys on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong capability with modern survey instruments and survey software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and BIM models for on-site survey work.
• Experience in rail environments with understanding of railway standards and safety procedures.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with focus on data accuracy and timely outputs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with project teams in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to plan tasks, manage multiple surveys, and work independently in site and office.
• Relevant qualification in Surveying or Geomatics, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering surveys largely in the rail environment.
• Perform topographical, setting-out, as-built, scanning, and monitoring surveys.
• Utilize GNSS, robotic total stations, precise levels, scanners, and laser levels.
• Interpret design drawings, specifications, and BIM models; prepare survey strategies.
• Validate and process survey data, produce drawings and reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and site teams to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor junior surveyors and site staff; liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Support quality, safety, and compliance across multiple projects.

Skills

Rail/Civil surveying

On-site survey execution

Interpretation of drawings/ BIM

Analytical/numerical skills

Communication & collaboration

Independent workload management

Education

Surveying / Geomatics / Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

GNSS (RTK/Static)

Total Stations

Precise Levels

Scanners (Laser)

Survey Software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infinity, TBC, N4ce)

Job description

Design Build Search are working with a civil engineering specialist involved in rail projects throughout Ireland and UK. They have an opportunity for an Engineering Surveyor based in Dublin, operating on a hybrid model with clear career progression.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute engineering surveys in rail environments, including topographical, setting-out, as-built, scanning, and monitoring activities.