Job Description
Senior Engineering Surveyor
Contract:Permanent
Location:Crawley (with nationwide travel)
Salary:£50,000 per annum
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join their team based in Crawley. This is a senior-level position combining hands-on surveying with leadership responsibility, delivering technically complex surveying solutions across major infrastructure and construction projects.
You will play a key role in leading survey operations on site, mentoring junior surveyors, and supporting the continued development of the clients geospatial capabilities. This role is well suited to a driven professional with strong technical expertise and proven experience managing teams in demanding construction environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead engineering surveying activities across construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring precision, quality, and compliance
* Manage and support site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance
* Deliver setting-out, monitoring, and as-built surveys using advanced surveying equipment and digital workflows
* Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and key stakeholders to ensure effective integration of geospatial data
* Utilise post-processing software including AutoCAD and N4CE
* Ensure all site activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards
* Contribute technical expertise to bids, tenders, and client engagement where required
* Drive innovation through the adoption of new technologies and best practices
* Interpret engineering drawings and specifications with accuracy
* Troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver results under tight deadlines
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Requirements:
* Proven experience as a site engineering surveyor within the construction industry
* Strong expertise in setting out works and delivering engineering surveys
* Proficiency with total stations, GNSS, laser scanning, and digital survey technologies
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
* Demonstrable leadership and mentoring experience
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to problem-solve and work effectively under pressure
* Full UK manual driving licence
* Willingness to travel nationwide as required
Desirable:
* Relevant qualifications in surveying, civil engineering, or geospatial disciplines
* Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES, or equivalent)
* Experience using Leica survey equipment
* Knowledge of point cloud data processing and BIM workflows
* CSCS Card
Benefits
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
* Flexible working options following probation
* Staff benefits package including retailer discounts, gym memberships, and spa days
* Pension scheme
* Comprehensive health insurance, including cinema tickets, free coffee, movie rental rewards, Headspace subscription, and 24/7 virtual GP access
* Life insurance
* Company van and fuel card
* Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over one hour
* Paid overtime for hours worked over 40, with enhanced rates for night and weekend work
* Referral scheme of up to £1,000
* IT and phone package
* Recognition scheme and long-service awards
* Ongoing training and development, both in-house and through accredited qualifications
To apply, please submit your CV below.
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