Engineering Surveyor (Assurance)

Join Our Team as an Engineering Surveyor (Assurance)

Are you ready to take your surveying career to the next level? We’re excited to invite you to be a part of our dynamic team at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth!

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when you reach out!

Important Eligibility Criteria

Due to the sensitive nature of our site, BPSS security clearance is required, which can take up to 8 weeks. Candidates must:

• Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
• Have resided in the UK for the past 5 years

About Us

At KierBAM, a Joint Venture between Kier and BAM Nuttall, we are currently engaged in an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We are looking for an Engineering Surveyor (Assurance) to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the construction process.

Your Responsibilities

As an Engineering Surveyor (Assurance), you will:

• Conduct assurance surveys for the construction of reinforced concrete structures, including pre-pour and post-pour checks, and as-built surveys using laser scanning.
• Check and maintain survey control networks while operating survey equipment with precision in a civil environment.
• Support engineers with setting out activities and prepare survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering and construction teams.
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment between the construction programme and survey operations.
• Manage quality control procedures in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining the highest standards of traceability, tolerances, and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction.
• Have 3-5 years of experience in a similar surveying position on civil engineering projects.
• Are proficient with surveying equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners, as well as survey data processing software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Cyclone, and 3DR.
• Possess a strong understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in a civil context, with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Hold a CSCS Card, relevant site safety qualifications, and are a member of CInstCES (or working towards full membership).

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll join us in shaping the future at Kier!