Job Description

Engineering Survey Opportunities – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Plymouth (Devonport Dockyard)

Contract: Full-time / Long-term opportunities available

Carmichael UK are working with a leading Tier 1 delivery partnership on a major infrastructure redevelopment project in Plymouth. We are currently recruiting for multiple Surveying professionals to support ongoing works on a high-profile site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale, complex project within a highly regulated environment, working across reinforced concrete, heavy civils, and machine-controlled operations.

Roles Available

Senior Surveyors

Engineering Surveyor (Assurance)

Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)

Key Responsibilities

Across the above roles, responsibilities will include:

Supporting and delivering site surveying activities across multiple work fronts

Maintaining survey control networks and ensuring data accuracy across construction operations

Carrying out quality assurance surveys including pre-pour, post-pour and as-built verification on RC structures

Producing survey reports, drawings and data outputs to support engineering and delivery teams

Supporting machine control operations including creating and checking models and validating outputs

Coordinating with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure alignment with programme requirements

Ensuring all works are delivered in line with QA/QC procedures and QC1 standards

For senior candidates:

Assisting in the management of surveying teams and overseeing site survey operations

Supporting the implementation of quality control processes and maintaining compliance documentation

Requirements

Proven experience within engineering surveying on civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and survey assurance processes (QC1 desirable)

Experience with survey control, setting out, and as-built verification

Exposure to machine control systems, modelling and laser scanning (for relevant roles)

Ability to work within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across site teams

Important Information

This role is based on a secure site within Devonport Dockyard

BPSS security clearance is required (can take several weeks to obtain)

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements relating to nationality and UK residency due to site restrictions