Microtunnelling Surveyor Engineering

Location: Liverpool/Chester/Wales

Duration: Long term project

Job Type: Full-Time

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading international civil engineering contractor, specialising in microtunnelling, tunnelling, and underground construction projects. With a rich history spanning several decades, we have earned a reputation for delivering high‑quality, innovative solutions to our clients across the globe.

We are seeking an experienced Microtunnelling Surveyor to join our team in North West of England. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and precision of surveying activities on our microtunnelling projects.

• Conduct precise and accurate surveying measurements during microtunnelling projects.
• Utilise gyroscopic navigation equipment to ensure the alignment and tracking of tunnelling operations.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to provide critical surveying data for construction and design purposes.
• Create detailed as‑built surveys and reports.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment.
• Assist in the development and execution of project‑specific surveying plans.
• Use Autocad software for data analysis and reporting (proficiency is an advantage).

• 8+ years of relevant experience in microtunnelling surveying.
• Proficiency in the use of gyroscopic navigation equipment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Autocad software is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in challenging and diverse environments.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge microtunnelling projects.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• International work experience in a dynamic and growing company.

If you are a dedicated Microtunnelling Surveyor with the required experience and skills, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience through our website

Join Joseph Gallagher Limited and be part of our team that delivers innovative solutions in the world of underground construction.

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

We’re promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award‑winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

We are disability confident employer and we’re committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team.