Senior Engineering Surveyor

Senior Engineering Surveyor

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Crawley (with nationwide travel)
Salary: £50,000 per annum

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.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.