Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)

Company: Kier Group plc.
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and contribute to work that truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • Check and maintain survey control networks and support machine control applications for excavation, demolition and drilling operations.
  • Create and check design models for machine control, complete operational checks, and provide detailed check reports and as-builts through laser scanning and point‑cloud modelling.
  • Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately, operating survey equipment to the highest precision standards within a civil engineering environment.
  • Collaborate with site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure alignment between construction programmes and survey operations.
  • Support quality control procedures in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining excellent standards of traceability, tolerances and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying or Construction, with 3–5 years of experience in a similar surveying position on civil engineering projects.
  • Experience with Leica Machine Control equipment and surveying equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS and laser scanners.
  • Proficiency in survey data processing software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone and Leica 3DR.
  • Understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation within a civil engineering context, with strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
  • Hold a CSCS Card, relevant site safety qualifications, and be a member of CInstCES (or working towards full membership) or another professional body.

Additional Requirements

  • Must hold a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance; the clearance is conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency and may include assessment of residency history.
  • Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis; we do not discriminate based on conviction history.
  • Unconditional acceptance of further pre‑employment checks.

EEO Statement

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026