Senior Engineering Surveyor

Department: Site Engineering - Midlands

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stafford

Reporting To: Sam Adu

Description

Contract: Permanent

Location: Stafford (with nationwide travel)

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About Us

Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. What began with humble beginnings has grown into a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty dedicated staff members, proudly involved in major civil engineering projects including Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point.

As one of the leading survey companies in the UK, we are focused on improving the construction industry by embracing innovation and technology. We work with our clients to complete projects on time and safely. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity guiding everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join our team in Stafford. This role combines hands-on surveying expertise with leadership responsibilities, leading technical delivery on major infrastructure and construction projects whilst mentoring junior surveyors and supporting the development of Vision Survey's geospatial capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive site engineering experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams whilst ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering surveying activities on construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring precision and compliance
Manage site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance
Deliver setting-out, monitoring, and as-built surveys using advanced instrumentation and digital workflows
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of geospatial data
Utilise post processing software such as AutoCAD and N4CE
Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld across all site activities
Support business development by contributing technical expertise to bids, tenders, and client engagement
Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in geospatial engineering
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
Troubleshoot and problem-solve to deliver under tight deadlines

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience as a site engineering surveyor in the construction industry, with proficiency in setting out works and conducting surveys
Strong expertise in surveying techniques using total stations, GNSS, laser scanning, and digital survey technologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing survey teams
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and deliver under tight deadlines
Full UK manual driving licence
Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by client and business needs

Desirable:

Relevant qualifications in surveying, civil engineering, or geospatial disciplines
Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CICES, or equivalent)
Experience with Leica survey equipment
Knowledge of point cloud data processing and BIM workflows
CSCS Card holder

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
Flexible working options post probation
Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships, and spa days
Pension Scheme
Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and Free Virtual 24/7 GP Service
Life Insurance
Company Van and Fuel card
Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey
Paid overtime for over 40 hrs, with increased rate for night and weekend work
Referral Scheme of up to £1000
IT & Phone Package
Recognition scheme and Service Awards
Continuous on-the-job training and development, both in-house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications

Every project we undertake contributes to a safer, more sustainable built environment. Be part of a team making a tangible impact on the future of infrastructure, with a culture built on learning and innovation where your ideas and expertise will play a vital role in shaping outcomes.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.

Please note, that you may need to undergo a DBS background check if you are successful.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Salary and Benefits

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