Principal Surveyor

Job Title: Principal Surveyor
Location: Greater London & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000+ DOE + Company Vehicle, Fuel Card & Benefits
Industry: Major Projects – Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
 
Company Overview:
 
Leggwork are partnering with a leading Land and Utility Surveying specialist delivering services across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.
 
With a strong pipeline across Civil Engineering, Highways and Utilities, they are looking for an experienced Principal Surveyor with expertise across both Topographical and Utility/PAS128 surveying.
 
This is a senior technical position, providing the opportunity to lead surveying delivery, support and mentor surveyors, and act as a key point of contact for clients and project teams.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Topographical and Utility/PAS128 surveys across major projects
• Act as the senior technical point of contact for surveying activities
• Operate Trimble Total Stations, GPR, Cat & Genny and electromagnetic locating equipment
• Review, process and quality-check survey data and outputs
• Identify discrepancies, site constraints and potential risks
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior surveyors
• Support survey planning and project coordination
• Liaise with clients, engineers, project managers and site teams
• Ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and to programme
• Support surveying standards, methodologies and best practice

Ideal Candidate:

• 8+ years’ surveying experience, covering both Topographical and Utility surveying
• Strong knowledge of PAS128 and Utility Surveying methodologies
• Proven experience delivering Topographical surveys on major infrastructure projects
• Proficient with Trimble Total Stations, GPR, Cat & Genny and electromagnetic locating equipment
• QCF, ProQual Level 5 or equivalent surveying qualification
• Previous technical lead, supervisory or mentoring experience
• Strong understanding of survey data collection, processing and reporting
• Excellent technical accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with clients and project stakeholders
• Strong understanding of H&S on live infrastructure sites
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• CSCS or equivalent
• Tier 1 / major infrastructure experience
• Civil Engineering, Highways, Utilities or Construction background
• CAD experience

What’s On Offer:

• £50,000 – £55,000+ salary, dependent on experience
• Company van, fuel card and specialist equipment
• Additional remuneration for CAD capability
• Long-term work on major UK infrastructure projects
• Genuine progression into technical leadership
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Gym and healthcare benefits
• Supportive, experienced team environment

For more information, please contact Luke Norton or apply:
E – [email protected]
T – 07534 138797