Land Surveyor

Location: Sizewell

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Land Surveyor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell

C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.

What will you do?

Working within the Enabling and Earthworks Section, this role is responsible for carrying out site surveys that support major construction and earthworks activities.

Key responsibilities

Produce survey deliverables to strict deadlines in accordance with the site programme.
                       
Carry out on site surveys.
                       
Collect survey field data, process, and issue to clients or stakeholders in the agreed formats.
                       
Ensure all site-specific tolerances are met in any survey related operations.
                       
Complete QA (Quality Assurance) records as required.
                       
Assist in the production of as-built drawings from survey data in survey specific software.
                       
Comply with hold point checks in accordance with the ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) procedure.
                       
Formally comprise and issue results to all relevant stakeholders.
                       
Ensure the safe and secure storage of all historical survey data relating to the project.
                       
Attend site briefings, site inductions and Toolbox Talks.
                       
Ensure that accurate site records of all survey related tasks are completed and maintained.
                       
Identify hazards and raise observation cards
                       
Support delivery of sustainability activities
                       
Follow site safety briefings, including the preparation of WPP (Work Package Plan), RA (Risk Assessment), and TBS (Task Briefing Sheets).
                       
Ensure the inventory of survey equipment and consumables are accurately maintained.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience and knowledge of survey equipment and instrumentation
                       
Experience and knowledge of survey and CAD software
                       
Knowledge of design interpretation, including digital formats & 3D models
                       
Experience in geodetic requirements associated with project requirements
                       
Experience using latest survey equipment, software, and technologies
                       
Experience using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)

Desirable

Basic understanding of design, construction, and surveying within a construction environment
                       
Experience in settlement monitoring systems, methods, and technologies

Experience of survey specific software and processing applications
                       
Hold a full driving licence (able to get to site)

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent industry recognised qualification
                       
Hold a valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
                       
Excellent problem solving abilities

Desirable

A technical Member of the CinstCES (working towards full member)

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell

C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values:
Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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