Monitoring Surveyor

SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market-leading monitoring, surveying and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry-leading technology and real-time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions.

Our people-focused, can-do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Monitoring Surveyor - Acton, London

Are you interested in engineering surveying and structural monitoring? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Monitoring Surveyor
, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC's continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We're looking for a dedicated Monitoring Surveyor to join our Monitoring & Surveying Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Monitoring Surveyor to join our Monitoring & Surveying team
. In this role, you'll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in engineering surveying or civil engineering, together with knowledge of construction, infrastructure, rail and monitoring survey techniques, is essential to thrive in this position.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Organising and delivering site-based engineering surveys and manual monitoring activities.
• Carrying out precise movement monitoring surveys.
• Undertaking precise traversing and levelling for survey control.
• Completing railway track surveys.
• Producing survey plans and section drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Conducting as-built surveys.
• Preparing reports using Microsoft Word and Excel templates.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to provide project updates and ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance on site

To be a successful Monitoring Surveyor
, you should be able to demonstrate:

• A qualification in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using Leica surveying equipment, including Total Stations, GPS receivers and precise levels.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable experience within engineering surveying or monitoring surveys.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience using Micro Survey Star Net and N4CE Survey Software.
• Knowledge of geotechnical and structural instrumentation.
• Experience working within construction, tunnelling or rail environments.
• CSCS, PTS and Sentinel ICI-LU accreditation.

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

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