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 Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Establish, manage, and maintain primary and secondary control networks to support the full lifecycle of the project.
- Plan and execute high-precision setting out for key civil works including earthworks, drainage, utilities, roads, bridges, and structural elements.
- Perform and oversee as-built surveys, ensuring deliverables meet client and design team requirements.
- Ensure survey data is collected, processed, and recorded accurately, and deliverables are formatted in line with project specifications.
- Collaborate with engineers and construction teams to ensure the smooth integration of survey outputs with design intent.
- Maintain and manage survey equipment, including calibration records and fault reports.
Technology & Data Management:
- Manage the integration and maintenance of machine control systems (Trimble, Leica, Topcon), including data prep and model uploads to plant equipment.
- Lead UAV (drone) surveying operations for progress monitoring, aerial mapping, and volumetric calculations.
- Support engineering teams with precise and timely setting out for earthworks, roads, drainage, structures, and foundations.
- Oversee the preparation, checking, and submission of all survey outputs (CAD drawings, 3D models, as-builts, etc.).
- Use and manage data within relevant survey and CAD software such as Leica Captivate, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, LSS, or similar.
- Prepare detailed daily records, progress reports, and non-conformance documentation where applicable.
Compliance & Quality Assurance:
- Ensure robust quality control measures are adhered and implemented.
- Assist with the implementation of quality assurance procedures, including verification, validation, and compliance checks.
- Produce survey quality deliverables in accordance with design tolerances.
- Troubleshoot discrepancies between design models and site conditions, proposing corrective actions where necessary.
HSE & Training:
- Adhere to site RAMS & Survey procedures.
- Mentor and train junior survey staff, promoting continuous technical and professional development.
- Facilitate daily briefings and H&S requirements to surveyors.
What are we looking for?
Qualifications & Education:
- HND/Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
- Specialist survey and monitoring software.
- Desirable: Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, ICES, CIHT).
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience working in a site-based surveying role on large civil engineering projects (e.g. buildings, highways, rail, earthworks, infrastructure).
- Proven track record in civil engineering and earthworks projects
- Demonstrable experience in survey control, setting out, as-built documentation, and QA procedures.
- Clear understanding of construction tolerances, specifications, and survey best practices.
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
- SSSTS
- Machine Control systems & 3D modelling.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficient in using a range of survey equipment including GNSS, Total Stations, digital levels, and laser scanners (Leica/Trimble preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of relevant software: AutoCAD Civil 3D, LSS, Trimble Business Center, Leica Captivate, or similar.
- Clear understanding of construction tolerances, specifications, and survey best practices.
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: CWA00058
