Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)

Join Our Team as an Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control) to join our dynamic KierBAM team at the Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard. This is your chance to be part of an exciting redevelopment project that truly makes a difference!

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us!)

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 (Machine Control), you will play a vital role in our Engineering Survey team, delivering high-quality surveying services for machine-controlled construction operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Checking and maintaining survey control networks, supporting machine control applications for excavation, demolition, and drilling operations.
• Creating and verifying design models for machine control, completing operational checks, and providing detailed check reports and as-builts through laser scanning and point cloud modeling.
• Ensuring accurate collection and recording of survey data, operating survey equipment to the highest precision standards.
• Collaborating with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to align construction programs with survey operations.
• Supporting quality control procedures in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining excellent 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, with 3-5 years of experience in a similar surveying position on civil engineering projects.
• You have experience with Leica Machine Control equipment and surveying tools, including total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• You’re proficient in survey data processing software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone, and Leica 3DR.
• You understand QC1 procedures and quality documentation within a civil engineering context, with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• You hold a CSCS Card, relevant site safety qualifications, and are a member of CInstCES (or working towards full membership) or another professional body.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide 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, 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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need 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! Join us and be part of something meaningful at Kier.