About The Role
The senior surveyor is responsible for various survey and quality assurance activities across a major civil engineering and infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in survey control networks, machine control, high‑accuracy setting out, quality assurance & as‑built surveys, and be confident in using a range of surveying equipment and software. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity, precision, and compliance of all surveying work on‑site. Role reports to the CWA survey manager.
What you’ll be doing
Roles & Responsibilities
* Establish, manage, and maintain primary and secondary control networks to support the full lifecycle of the project.
* Plan and execute high‑precision setting out for key civil works including earthworks, drainage, utilities, roads, bridges, and structural elements.
* Perform and oversee as‑built surveys, ensuring deliverables meet client and design team requirements.
* Ensure survey data is collected, processed, and recorded accurately, and deliverables are formatted in line with project specifications.
* Collaborate with engineers and construction teams to ensure the smooth integration of survey outputs with design intent.
* Maintain and manage survey equipment, including calibration records and fault reports.
Who we’re looking for
Qualifications & Education
* HND/Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
* Specialist survey and monitoring software.
* Desirable: Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, ICES, CIHT).
Experience
* 3+ years of experience working in a site‑based surveying role on large civil engineering projects (e.g. buildings, highways, rail, earthworks, infrastructure).
* Proven track record in civil engineering and earthworks projects.
* Demonstrable experience in survey control, setting out, as‑built documentation, and QA procedures.
* Clear understanding of construction tolerances, specifications, and survey best practices.
* Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
* SSSTS.
* Machine Control systems & 3D modelling.
Skills & Competencies
* Proficient in using a range of survey equipment including GNSS, Total Stations, digital levels, and laser scanners (Leica/Trimble preferred).
* Strong working knowledge of relevant software: AutoCAD Civil 3D, LSS, Trimble Business Center, Leica Captivate, or similar.
* Clear understanding of construction tolerances, specifications, and survey best practices.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high‑speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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