Engineering Surveying Technician

Engineering Surveying Technician

* Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

* Salary: £40,000 per annum

* Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

An excellent entry-to-mid-level opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or junior professional looking to fast-track their career into a full Site Engineer or Surveyor path. You will work alongside experienced senior engineers, supporting core surveying and setting-out activities on major projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate primary surveying instruments, specifically Total Stations and Digital Levels, on active civil engineering sites.

* Assist senior site engineers with setting out, data collection, and monitoring tasks.

* Assist in setting out key structural points, line, and level for substructure and superstructure elements (RC works, foundations, and utilities).

* Support manual and automated structural/geotechnical monitoring routines using digital surveying kit.

* Comply fully with site safety protocols, risk assessments, and MOD site-specific safety regulations.

Benefits

* £40,000 per annum

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Other employed benefits

Requirements & Security Clearance

* Relevant post-graduate qualification in civil engineering, surveying, or a related discipline.

* Eager to learn, proactive, and ready to progress on-site.

* Must be eligible for MOD security clearance (standard nationality restrictions apply).

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Riley or Abbie on (phone number removed).

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