Survey jobs in United Kingdom

Wood is currently seeking a Surveyor Plant/ Quantity surveyor to support our Projects business. Ma’aden is executing a strategic project to develop a new gold mine and processing facility in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and Ma’aden’s 2040 Strategic Objectives. Located in Ar Rjum, KSA

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Wood will support Ma’aden’s PMT in ensuring successful execution and control of the project by:

• Preparation of survey equipment and software.
• Preparation and development of preambles and schedules of rates, including input to contract payment terms and conditions, commensurate with client’s requirements.
• Execution and assistance with survey and positioning equipment calibrations.
• Ensure all survey data is of the required standard and in accordance with customer specification and procedures.
• Technical monitoring of survey operations including ensuring the appropriate system calibrations are in use.
• Prepare / verify bills of quantities and scope of work.
• Assess and handle claims, variations and extra work.
• Assist in contract close‑out and final account settlement.
• Provide reasoned advice and forecasts on costs including conducting contractor and company audits.
• Establish validity, negotiate and agree value of variation requests and claims received from contractor.
• Calculation and computation of survey results.
• Understanding and review of project procedures and survey and inspection requirements.
• Boundary surveys to locate the corners and boundary lines of a parcel of land. Conduct both record and field research, including any measurements and computations needed to set the boundary.
• Lines in accordance with applicable laws and locating easement lines and encroachments.
• Location surveys to provide information on the location of interior improvements to fulfil the requirements of a zoning permit.
• Site planning surveys for development permit applications, combining boundary and topographic surveys to plan design improvements and developments before construction begins.
• Construction surveys including staking out walls, buildings, roads and utilities to provide construction personnel with directions for implementing the development plans.
• Sub‑division / partition surveys for planning of infrastructure projects.

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Surveying / Civil Engineering / Geomatics or similar.

• Typically requires 15 years of relevant industry experience in Surveyor Plant / Quantity surveyor positions.

• Survey experience relevant to the specific job requirements.
• Knowledge of installation and configuration of contemporary survey-related hardware and software.
• Understanding of calibration requirements and procedures for survey systems and sensors.
• Understanding of spatial data manipulation and management.
• Knowledge of geodesy.
• Knowledge of technical specifications and standards for relevant industry sectors (e.g., oil and gas, renewables).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and geospatial data manipulation software.

• Strong problem solving.
• Capable of representing Wood in a professional manner.
• Proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self‑confidence and ability to assert oneself where necessary.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be responsive and open to changing circumstances.
• Able to be adaptable and flexible to varying work scopes across disciplines.
• Capable of representing Wood in a professional manner.

Wood is currently looking for a Surveyor Plant / Quantity surveyor to support our Projects business. Ma’aden is executing a strategic project to develop a new gold mine and processing facility in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and Ma’aden’s 2040 Strategic Objectives. Located in Ar Rjum, KSA

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.