About the role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise.
Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Engineering Survey Manageron our Operational Team and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
As a Engineering Survey Manager your role will be,
* Delivering and managing all Engineering Surveying requirements for the project as the technical/operational lead on a project.
* Tasks will include engineering control, topographic survey, engineering surveying & setting out.
* Provide the site team with construction information, assist in QA/QC, and
support H&S (Health & Safety) and sustainability initiatives within the survey
department.
- dir="ltr"> Lead and develop the future strategy of survey projects, support with
tender processes including budgeting forecasts
In return we offer you:
£Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C's of role)
What you'll be doing
* Lead and manage the surveying function on large-scale construction or
infrastructure projects, ensuring all survey data supports accurate design,
planning, and construction.
- Define and implement surveying strategies, methodologies, and
standards in line with UK regulations (RICS, ICE, BS/ISO standards).
- Oversee deployment of advanced surveying technologies & software
related to (GNSS, LiDAR, UAVs, BIM integration, digital twins)
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of surveyors (and where required,
survey technicians and Data Managers), ensuring capability and capacity
meet project demands.
- Coordinate external survey contractors and ensure quality, safety, and
commercial compliance.
- Develop and manage the surveying programme in line with overall project
timelines and milestones.
- Monitor progress and provide early warnings of risks or deviations.
- Support handover and as-built documentation requirements for clients and
asset owners
Who we're looking for
Qualifications:
* Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent industry recognised qualification.
* Hold a valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). SMSTS.
The following qualities/experience are essential:
* Proven experience managing surveying operations on major rail, road,
structures, and power & distribution projects.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and team management skills, with a
track record of mentoring surveyors and assistant surveyors.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise
effectively across project teams and stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of survey-specific procedures, geodetic principles,
and construction-related surveying practices.
- Extensive experience in preparing and implementing survey-related
Health & Safety documentation, including RAMS, Work Package Plans
(WPPs), and Task Briefing Sheets (TBSs).
- High level of numeracy, with the ability to carry out complex mathematical
calculations and interpret survey data accurately.
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. Here are some of our key 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/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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
We are 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:
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Job Reference: BBUK15405