Senior Land Surveyor/Setting Out Engineer
Job description
Calculate volumes of cut and fill and prepare earthworks balance sheets.
LSS (Land Surveying Software) Utilization:
- Use LSS software for processing survey data, creating 3D models, and producing detailed reports.
- Develop digital terrain models (DTMs) and perform volume calculations using LSS.
- Create and manage project-specific databases within LSS.
- Generate contour maps, sections, and profiles using LSS.
- Ensure accurate integration of LSS data with other engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD).
Construction Support:
- Set out control points and benchmarks for construction projects, particularly earthworks.
- Produce machine control models and files for plant to use.
- Monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with design specifications, earthworks standards, and surveying standards.
- Provide as-built surveys to document completed earthworks projects.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Ensure all surveying activities comply with relevant legal, safety, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate records of survey data and project documentation.
- Review and verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations.
Technology and Equipment Management:
- Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment.
- Stay updated with the latest surveying and earthworks technologies and methodologies.
- Utilize surveying software for data processing and analysis.
Team Collaboration and Communication:
- Mentor and support the engineering team.
- Work closely with project teams, contractors, and clients to understand project requirements and deliver accurate results.
- Communicate survey findings and provide technical support as needed.
- Train and supervise junior surveyors and technicians.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum 5 -10 years of experience in surveying or a related field.
- Experience with civil engineering projects, particularly earthworks, is preferred.
- Proficiency in using LSS software and AutoCAD.
Skills:
- Proficiency in using surveying instruments and equipment (e.g., GPS, total stations).
- Strong knowledge of LSS software for survey data processing and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD software.
- GVC drone qualification.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of earthworks processes, including excavation, grading, and soil stabilization.
- Ability to calculate cut and fill volumes and prepare earthworks balance sheets.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical stamina and the ability to work in various outdoor conditions.
Benefits:
- £42-50k per annum salary subject to experience.
- Car allowance or company van.
- 25 days holidays + bank holidays which rises to a maximum of 28 following so many years of service.
- Option of company pension scheme where the company would match contribution up to 5% of annual salary.
- Option to enroll in the company medical benefit (Bupa).