Land Surveyor

Company Description

About Monitoring and Surveying 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. We are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

We are seeking an experienced Land Surveyor based in Aylesford to join our team. The role involves carrying out topographical, boundary, and construction surveys across various industries and locations for engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. You must be willing to work away from home and/or carry out extended hours as required, including night or evening shifts. Travel across the UK is common and candidates must be open to working away from home during the week.

• Conduct topographical, boundary, and construction surveys using total stations, GPS equipment, and levels
• Establish control points and survey networks for engineering and construction projects
• Measure and record precise distances, angles, elevations, and coordinates in the field
• Set out building positions, road alignments, and infrastructure locations for construction teams
• Prepare detailed survey drawings, site plans, and cross‑sections using CAD software
• Process and analyse survey data to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications
• Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments to ensure optimum performance
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and contractors regarding survey requirements
• Produce accurate survey reports and documentation for client deliverables
• Carry out quality assurance checks on all survey work and calculations
• Support construction monitoring activities including as‑built surveys and setting‑out works
• Travel to various project sites and adapt to different working environments and conditions

• At least 2 years of Land Surveying experience
• Excellent knowledge and experience of topographical and construction surveying techniques
• Experience working across a wide variety of environments and on complex surveys
• Ability to process and analyse survey data using industry‑standard software
• Working knowledge/understanding of survey specifications and standards
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly
• A full UK manual driving licence
• CSCS Card

• Ability to use CAD software
• Ability to use Microsoft Word
• Pro Qual (NVQ) Level 3
• SSSTS

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday (with option to buy more), 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.