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Posted 02 July, 2026

Engineering Surveyor (Assurance)

Kier Group
Devonport, ENGLAND, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as an Engineering Surveyor (Assurance)!

Are you ready to take your 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. This is your chance to contribute to an exciting redevelopment project with KierBAM, a joint venture between Kier and BAM Nuttall.

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (with some flexibility available)

Important Eligibility Criteria

  • We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
  • BPSS security clearance is required, which can take up to 8 weeks.
  • Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Engineering Surveyor (Assurance), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the construction process. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting assurance surveys for reinforced concrete structures, including pre-pour and post-pour checks, as well as as-built surveys using laser scanning.
  • Checking and maintaining survey control networks while operating survey equipment with precision in a civils environment.
  • Supporting engineers with setting out activities and preparing survey reports, drawings, and data outputs.
  • Coordinating with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment between construction programs and survey operations.
  • Managing quality control procedures in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining high standards of traceability 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 like AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Cyclone, and 3DR.
  • Possess a strong understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in a civils 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 variety of benefits tailored 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, we prioritize making our workplace diverse and inclusive. We value the unique experiences of our employees and actively encourage initiatives that promote diversity. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that qualified disabled applicants are given fair consideration for interviews.

Security Clearance

Due to the sensitive 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 #joinkier in this exciting journey!

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