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 not just a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a project that truly matters!

Location

Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Working Hours

42.5 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when you speak to us!

Important Eligibility Criteria

• We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the 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 and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Your Role

As an Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control), you’ll be an integral part of our Engineering Survey team, delivering high-quality surveying services for machine-controlled construction operations. Your daily 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 reports through laser scanning and point cloud modelling.
• Ensuring accurate collection and recording of survey data, operating equipment to the highest precision standards.
• Collaborating with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to align construction programmes with survey operations.
• Supporting quality control procedures in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining excellent 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, with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• You have hands-on 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 a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 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 experiences of our employees and actively involve them in shaping our diversity initiatives. 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, conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. This includes a review of your residency history. 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 great at Kier.