Senior Survey Engineer – HS2 (Earthworks)
Location: Near Banbury, Oxfordshire (Southam / Greatworth corridor)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + package
Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered)
Overview
We’re recruiting for a Senior Survey Engineer to support delivery of a major earthworks package on the HS2 programme near Banbury, Oxfordshire.
This is a key role for an experienced Survey Engineer with a strong background in bulk earthworks, survey control, QA/compliance, and managing survey requirements across multiple work fronts. You’ll work closely with engineering and site teams to ensure all setting out, verification, and as-built records are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Survey Control & Setting Out (Earthworks Focused)
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Lead survey control and setting out for bulk earthworks including:
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cut & fill
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formation levels
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batter lines / slopes
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haul roads / access routes
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working platforms / piling mats
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Establish and maintain site control networks, benchmarks and calibration records
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Ensure survey accuracy and tolerances are maintained across site operations
As-Builts, QA & Compliance
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Manage and produce as-built surveys and check surveys for quality assurance and handover
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Provide survey verification and reporting to support engineering sign-off
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Identify discrepancies early and work with delivery teams to resolve issues quickly
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Maintain survey records, QA documentation, and compliance outputs for project assurance
Survey Data, Deliverables & Reporting
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Process survey data and produce deliverables for site engineering teams:
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survey reports
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CAD outputs / drawings (where required)
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progress and verification packs
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Support volume calculations and monitoring where required (earthworks progress / quantities)
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Liaise with Engineers, Agents, Foremen and subcontractors to coordinate survey priorities
Leadership & Coordination
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Support and mentor junior surveyors / engineers as required
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Plan and manage survey workload to keep delivery moving efficiently
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Assist with survey planning, sequencing, and interfaces across work packages
Health & Safety
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Drive strong H&S standards and ensure safe use of equipment in live site environments
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Follow site procedures and ensure survey operations align with project controls
Equipment / Software
Candidates must be confident using:
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GPS / GNSS and Total Station equipment (Leica / Trimble)
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Survey processing / CAD software such as:
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Trimble
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AutoCAD
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LSS
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(or similar)
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Candidate Requirements
Essential (Non-Negotiable)
- Proven experience as a Survey Engineer / Engineering Surveyor on earthworks projects
- Strong knowledge of bulk earthworks surveying and setting out methodology
- Confident running survey control, verification and tolerance checks
- Strong capability producing as-built and QA survey deliverables
- Comfortable working across multiple crews/work fronts in a fast-paced environment
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
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Major infrastructure experience (HS2 / highways / rail / large civils frameworks)
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Exposure to machine control / digital terrain modelling
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Ability to support/lead survey resource planning across packages
What’s On Offer
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Permanent role on a long-term major infrastructure programme
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Salary £45k–£55k + package
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Stable workload and clear progression pathway
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Strong delivery team and structured site systems