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Survey Engineer

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 320 - 420 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Role: Survey Engineer
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Swindon Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, York are the Main hubs (Hybrid / Site visits)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Candidate: £320 - £420 pd umbrella
Minimum Requirement: PTS AC/DCCR 

We are seeking an experienced Survey Engineer to provide specialist railway surveying expertise across a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. Operating as an independent consultant, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery, assurance and technical oversight of survey activities that support the design, maintenance and enhancement of the railway network.
This engagement offers the opportunity to work on complex survey projects, delivering professional expertise and high-quality survey outputs while exercising autonomy in the approach and execution of services.
 
Contract Details

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with a combination of site-based, office-based and remote working

Expenses and hire car provided for business travel

Security Requirements: BPSS, PTS, AC and DC competencies required
 
The Survey Engineer will be responsible for:

Leading and delivering topographical and rail infrastructure surveys.

Establishing, validating and maintaining survey control networks.

Managing GNSS survey control and coordinate transformation methodologies, including SnakeGrid.

Extracting, processing and validating point cloud data and survey deliverables.

Providing technical survey expertise to multidisciplinary project teams.

Reviewing survey specifications and ensuring outputs meet technical requirements.

Carrying out quality assurance and verification of survey information.

Supporting survey governance, standards development and best practice initiatives.

Coordinating with third-party survey providers and resolving technical issues.

Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in survey methodology and technology.
 
Essential Skills and Experience

Significant railway surveying experience.

Proven experience leading track and rail infrastructure surveys.

Strong understanding of modern topographical survey techniques.

Experience establishing and managing GNSS control networks.

Practical experience using SnakeGrid transformations.

Experience processing and interpreting point cloud datasets.

Ability to independently review and assure survey outputs.

Experience with CAD and point cloud processing software.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.

Experience working within Rail standards and environments.
 
Desirable Skills and Qualifications

Degree in Surveying or a related discipline.

Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Engineer, or working towards professional accreditation.

Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, ICES or CICES.

Experience supporting major rail enhancement or renewals programmes.

Knowledge of railway safety management systems and risk assessment processes.

Experience developing survey specifications, standards or technical guidance.
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