Senior Survey Engineer – HS2 (Earthworks)
Location: Near Banbury, Oxfordshire (Southam / Greatworth corridor)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + package
Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered)
Overview
We’re recruiting for a Senior Survey Engineer to support delivery of a major earthworks package on the HS2 programme near Banbury, Oxfordshire.
This is a key role for an experienced Survey Engineer with a strong background in bulk earthworks, survey control, QA/compliance, and managing survey requirements across multiple work fronts. You’ll work closely with engineering and site teams to ensure all setting out, verification, and as-built records are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Survey Control & Setting Out (Earthworks Focused)
Lead survey control and setting out for bulk earthworks including:
cut & fill
formation levels
batter lines / slopes
haul roads / access routes
working platforms / piling mats
Establish and maintain site control networks, benchmarks and calibration records
Ensure survey accuracy and tolerances are maintained across site operations
As-Builts, QA & Compliance
Manage and produce as-built surveys and check surveys for quality assurance and handover
Provide survey verification and reporting to support engineering sign-off
Identify discrepancies early and work with delivery teams to resolve issues quickly
Maintain survey records, QA documentation, and compliance outputs for project assurance
Survey Data, Deliverables & Reporting
Process survey data and produce deliverables for site engineering teams:
survey reports
CAD outputs / drawings (where required)
progress and verification packs
Support volume calculations and monitoring where required (earthworks progress / quantities)
Liaise with Engineers, Agents, Foremen and subcontractors to coordinate survey priorities
Leadership & Coordination
Support and mentor junior surveyors / engineers as required
Plan and manage survey workload to keep delivery moving efficiently
Assist with survey planning, sequencing, and interfaces across work packages
Health & Safety
Drive strong H&S standards and ensure safe use of equipment in live site environments
Follow site procedures and ensure survey operations align with project controls
Equipment / Software
Candidates must be confident using:
GPS / GNSS and Total Station equipment (Leica / Trimble)
Survey processing / CAD software such as:
Trimble
AutoCAD
LSS
(or similar)
Candidate Requirements
Essential (Non-Negotiable)
Proven experience as a Survey Engineer / Engineering Surveyor on earthworks projects
Strong knowledge of bulk earthworks surveying and setting out methodology
Confident running survey control, verification and tolerance checks
Strong capability producing as-built and QA survey deliverables
Comfortable working across multiple crews/work fronts in a fast-paced environment
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Major infrastructure experience (HS2 / highways / rail / large civils frameworks)
Exposure to machine control / digital terrain modelling
Ability to support/lead survey resource planning across packages
What’s On Offer
Permanent role on a long-term major infrastructure programme
Salary £45k–£55k + package
Stable workload and clear progression pathway
Strong delivery team and structured site systems