Overview
Senior Land Surveyor – Enabling and Earthworks | Location: Suffolk
Join one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C. The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Land Surveyor to support the delivery of the Sizewell C Project. CWA brings together three leading delivery contractors — Laing O\'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty — to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling. The role focuses on the Enabling Works and Earthworks scope, including major packages such as the SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering, diaphragm walls, sea defence, MBIF, BLF, construction drainage outfall and bulk earthworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain control networks to support the full lifecycle of the project
* Plan and execute high accuracy setting out for earthworks, drainage, utilities, bridges, structures and foundations
* Perform and oversee as-built surveys, ensuring outputs meet client and design requirements
* Manage integration of machine control systems (Trimble, Leica, Topcon) and support UAV surveying operations
* Prepare, check and submit survey outputs including CAD drawings, 3D models and as-built deliverables
* Collaborate with engineers and construction teams to align survey outputs with design intent
* Implement robust quality control and compliance procedures, troubleshooting discrepancies as required
* Mentor and train junior survey staff, supporting their technical and professional development
* Ensure survey activities meet health, safety and nuclear safety requirements
What skills & experience are we looking for?
Essential
* HND/Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics or related discipline
* 3+ years\' experience in site-based surveying on large-scale civil engineering projects (highways, rail, earthworks, infrastructure)
* Strong experience in survey control, setting out, QA procedures, and as-built documentation
* Proficiency with GNSS, Total Stations, digital levels, and laser scanners (Leica/Trimble preferred)
* Skilled in relevant software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, LSS, Leica Captivate, or Trimble Business Center
* SSSTS qualification
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desirable
* Membership with a professional body (e.g. RICS, ICES, CIHT)
* Experience with machine control systems and 3D modelling
Why SZC?
This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK\'s most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.
About Laing O\'Rourke
Laing O\'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. We have more than 150 years of experience delivering certainty, quality and reliability to our clients. We are committed to accessibility in our recruitment process, including support through the Disability Confident scheme.
We offer adjustments for applicants with long-term health conditions or disabilities and encourage you to discuss any required adjustments at interview. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Construction and Engineering Services
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