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