Senior Topographical Surveyor
Reference No.: 1637813
Postcode: TA5 1UD
Heavy Civils
Topographical Surveyor
£40000 - £45000 per Year Company Vehicle, Instruments, Progression
Permanent / Full Time
Senior Topographical Surveyor delivering high-accuracy survey data on a major Somerset project using Leica TS16, StarNET and laser scanning.
Job Title: Senior Topographical Surveyor
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Industry: Major Infrastructure / Geospatial Surveying
Salary Package: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE) + Van + Equipment
Overview:
Leggwork is supporting a leading surveying specialist delivering on a major long-term infrastructure project in Somerset.
Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Topographical Surveyor to play a key role in the delivery of high-precision survey data across a complex live site environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong surveyor who enjoys working on large-scale infrastructure schemes, takes ownership of data quality, and is looking for genuine long-term progression within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-accuracy topographical surveys across a major infrastructure project
- Operate Leica TS16 Total Stations to capture precise survey data
- Process and adjust survey control networks using StarNET
- Process and quality-check laser scanning datasets
- Ensure all survey deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards
- Work closely with engineers, project managers and site teams to support delivery
- Maintain survey equipment and uphold best practice survey methodologies
- Support junior surveyors and contribute to technical standards across the team
Requirements:
- Proven experience delivering Topographical Surveys on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of Leica TS16 Total Stations
- Experience using StarNET for network adjustment and data processing
- Knowledge of laser scan processing and survey control principles
- Strong understanding of survey quality assurance procedures
- Ability to work independently on complex project environments
- Valid CSCS Card
- Eligible for Security Clearance (SC)
Desirable:
- Experience working on major infrastructure, highways, rail or utilities projects
- Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior surveyors
- Additional surveying qualifications (QCF, ProQual, HND)
What’s On Offer:
- £40,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience
- Company vehicle provided
- High-specification survey equipment supplied
- Long-term work on a flagship infrastructure project
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing surveying business
- Stable pipeline of major project work
To apply or find out more, contact: Luke Norton
E – Luke.Norton@leggwork.com
T – 07534 138797