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 client’s 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
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