Senior Engineering Surveyor

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

To apply , please submit your CV below