Engineering Surveyor

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We're looking for a Engineering Surveyor to join our KierBAM JV 10 Docks Civil Engineering Project team based in Devonport Royal Docks, Plymouth.

Location: Devonport Royal Docks, Plymouth
Hours: 42.5 Full-time

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Many positions within the project are subject to national security clearance restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

As an engineering surveyor the role will cover a wide range of activities, which are described in the key responsibilities section below. As part of the survey team, the focus of the role will vary during the stages of construction.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Engineering Surveyor, you'll be working within the survey engineering team, supporting them in delivering accurate and timely survey data processing and modelling services. Your day-to-day will include:

  • Checking and maintaining survey control networks.
  • Conducting assurance surveys for construction of RC structures; through pre-pour, post-pour checks.
  • As-built surveys, through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds.
  • Ensuring survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project QA/QC standards. Operating survey equipment to the highest of precision within a civils environment.
  • Supporting engineers with setting out activities to ensure consistent approaches to surveying and engineering.

What are we looking for?

This role of Engineering Surveyor is great for you if:

  • You hold a degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction.
  • You have experience in surveying and construction industries.
  • Experience in a similar surveying position on a civil engineering project.
  • Experience with surveying equipment; total stations, GPS/GNSS and laser scanners and experience with survey data processing software; AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone and Leica 3DR.
  • CSCS Card and relevant site safety qualifications

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Location:  Plymouth
  • Vacancy ID:  11093
  • Background check:   None
  •  Closing date: 5 Aug 2026
  • Flexible Working:  No
    Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.


 

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