Engineering Surveyor (Assurance)

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an Engineering Surveyor (Assurance).

The focus of the role is to provide secondary survey checks and assurance at key stages of construction. Project quality requirements will define the input required for secondary checks. This role will support the construction process and adherence to specifications.

Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required – a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Your team

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week

Making Possible

In this role as Engineering Surveyor (Assurance), you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

Check and maintain survey control networks

Assurance surveys for construction of RC structures; through pre-pour, post-pour checks

As-built surveys, through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds

Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project QA/QC standards. Operating survey equipment to the highest of precision within a civils environment

Support engineers with setting out activities to ensure consistent approaches to surveying and engineering

Support the preparation of survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering and construction teams

Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment between construction programme and survey operations

Assist with the implementation of quality control procedures, particularly in accordance with QC1 requirements; maintaining the highest standards of traceability, tolerances, reporting

Manage and archive survey files and records to support project compliance and audits, using the Projects Document Management system

Attend daily briefings and provide updates on survey progress and issues

Ensure all surveying works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Support other surveying work packages as required

This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given

What do you bring to the role?

Essential:

Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction

Site based role

Experience in surveying and construction industries

Considerable years of experience in a similar surveying position on a civil engineering project

Experience with surveying equipment; total stations, GPS/GNSS and laser scanners

Survey data processing software; AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone and Leica 3DR

Understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in a civils context

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

CSCS Card and relevant site safety qualifications

Member of the CinstCES (or technical member working towards full member), or another body

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Desirable:

Experience working on major infrastructure or utilities projects (e.g., highways, rail, water, energy, nuclear)

Knowledge of BIM or digital construction processes

First aid and additional safety training certifications

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary

A wide range of family-friendly policies

Company car/car allowance/travel allowance

8 % matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), m: 07717 227890 / Email: jonathan.schulte@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.