Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Senior 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 Marine and Tunnels Section.
What will you do?
The purpose of the role is: Support the survey manager in the delivery of all survey requirements for the project.
Assist the survey manager in the development of all members of the project survey team members.
Implementing standardised approach to the capture of all survey data and creation of deliverables across the project.
This role will involve different survey processes as required to support the site teams. Tasks will vary but will include engineering control, topographic survey, engineering surveying and setting out. Provide supervision, office support for the survey teams. You will need to provide the site team with construction information, assist in QA/QC, and support H&S (Health & Safety) and sustainability initiatives within the survey department. Be fully conscious of company and industry safe standards of working and implement these within the construction environment.
Create site safety briefings to survey team members including the preparation of WPP (Work Package Plan), RA (Risk Assessment), and TBS (Task Briefing Sheets).
Ensure the survey team adhere to the latest BMS procedures
What are we looking for?
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of survey specific software and processing applications including Autodesk Civil 3D
- Proficient in IT (Information Technology) applications
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with the wider project team
- Experience in settlement monitoring systems, methods, and technologies
- Experience in geodetic requirements associated with project requirements
- Experience using latest survey equipment, software, and technologies
- Hold a full driving licence
- Experience in establishing GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) networks
Desirable
- An elevated level of understanding and experience in design, construction, and surveying within a construction environment
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Experience in organising and managing site survey teams
- Knowledge of and checking design deliverables in various digital formats
- Appreciation of setting up and maintaining of machine control systems
- Creating and maintaining survey models for setting out machine control
- Knowledge, experience and skill of implementing up to date survey data reality capture methods
- Knowledge and experience of setting up local base networks and establishing connected site environments
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Hold a valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
Desirable
- Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent industry recognised qualification
- Member of the CinstCES or RinstCS
- Obtain SMSTS qualification
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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Job Reference: CWA00179
