Survey Lead (Topographical surveying)

Description

• Lead recruitment, training, and performance management
• Survey data management and processing tools
• Work alongside industry leaders and government stakeholders
• Develop and maintain the SZC Survey Strategy and Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs)
• Specialist Survey Teams (including tunnelling, backfill, laser scanning, completion surveys, off-site surveys, and BIM)
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture Tools & Technologies used:
• Approve survey methods, calculations, and reports
• Manage survey data quality, equipment calibration, and as-built records
• Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and regulators
• Oversee all land and aerial survey operations, including control networks and monitoring
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory standards (ONR, LC12, LC19)
• Conduct audits and manage non-conformances

Requirements

• Experience with UAV/drone survey integration
• Knowledge of digital construction and geospatial data systems
• Geospatial data systems (e.g., GIS)
• Proven leadership in managing teams in a large-scale infrastructure survey operations
• Proficiency in survey software and digital tools
• Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field
• Chartered status (RICS or CICES)
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with nuclear or regulated infrastructure projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• 10% CIP bonus
• Life Assurance -eight times of annual salary.
• Enjoy career-defining opportunities in a collaborative, innovative environment
• Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee / up to15% employer
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance