An experienced and motivated Highway / Rail Surveyor responsible for delivering high-quality survey data across rail and civil engineering projects. The role involves carrying out topographical, engineering and monitoring surveys, operating a range of survey instrumentation, processing survey data, and supporting site teams with accurate setting out and as-built information.
The successful candidate will work safely within rail and highway environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and company procedures.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
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Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures within rail and highway environments.
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Carry out topographical, engineering and as-built surveys on rail and highway infrastructure projects.
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Undertake track monitoring and deformation surveys using total stations and associated monitoring equipment.
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Complete rail gauging surveys including laser sweep, platform gauging and OLE clearance measurements.
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Perform static laser scanning and point cloud data capture.
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Establish and maintain survey control networks.
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Conduct setting out for civil engineering and piling works.
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Operate Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, Digital Levels and Laser Scanners.
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Process and validate survey data using relevant software packages.
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Produce accurate site records, survey reports and daily documentation.
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Ensure all surveys are completed in accordance with Network Rail, highway authority and company standards.
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Liaise effectively with engineers, site teams, project managers and clients.
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Maintain survey equipment and ensure regular calibration checks are completed.
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Work independently or as part of a survey team on day or night shifts as required.
Required Skills & Experience
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Proven experience within rail and/or highway surveying environments.
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Strong understanding of topographical surveying, engineering surveying, track monitoring, survey control, laser scanning and rail gauging.
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Experience processing survey data and producing deliverables.
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Good understanding of rail possession working and site safety procedures.
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Ability to interpret drawings and engineering information.
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Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies
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PTS
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DCCR
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Land Surveying qualification or equivalent
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Experience using survey processing and CAD software
Desirable Experience
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Network Rail infrastructure projects
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Highway asset surveys
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OLE gauging surveys
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Static scanning and point cloud registration
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Monitoring and deformation analysis
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Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Benefits
What we can offer you:
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24 days holiday, rising with length of service to 30 days + bank holidays
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Life assurance
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Company sick pay
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Long service awards
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Flexible holidays
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Christmas bonus
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Health & wellbeing schemes, including a company wellbeing helpline
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Refer a friend scheme - receive a payment for referring a friend to work for us & if they are hired!
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Flexible working hours
Training & Development:
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The opportunity to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) via our Approved Development Scheme
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The opportunity to develop key skills and competencies to succeed in a career as a Senior Surveyor
