Assistant Survey Manager

Assistant Survey Manager

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard - 5 days on site 
Hours: 42.5 per week (08:00–17:00)

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Survey Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at Devonport Docks in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-profile infrastructure programme in a technically demanding and highly regulated environment.

This role will support the Survey Manager in leading site surveying operations, maintaining high-quality data standards, and ensuring compliance with stringent QA/QC and QC1 procedures. You will play a key role in coordinating survey activities across multiple construction areas while helping to manage and develop a growing team of surveyors and technicians.

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. This process can take up to 8 weeks. Applicants must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Survey Manager in delivering all on-site surveying activities

• Help manage a growing team of surveyors and survey technicians as works progress

Surveying duties include:

• Maintaining survey control networks across multiple work areas

• Managing automated total station (ATS) monitoring networks using Leica GeoMoS

• Overseeing manual monitoring programmes to report structural and surface movement

• Establishing machine control for excavation and dowel drilling (TPS)

• Carrying out laser scanning of existing structures and processing point clouds to validate design models

• Conducting demolition scanning for as-built records and design conformity checks

• Performing QA surveys for reinforced concrete structures, including pre- and post-pour checks

• Producing as-built surveys using laser scanning and point cloud modelling

• Ensuring all survey data is collected, recorded, and stored in line with project QA/QC standards

• Assisting in the production and checking of survey reports, drawings, and data outputs

• Overseeing the management, calibration, and maintenance of survey equipment

• Coordinating with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to align survey operations with construction activities

• Supporting implementation of QC1-compliant quality control procedures with full traceability and reporting

• Managing and archiving survey documentation within the project document management system

• Attending daily briefings and reporting on progress, risks, and constraints

• Ensuring all survey works comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements

About You

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction

• Proven site-based surveying experience on civil engineering projects

• Typically 3–5 years’ experience in a senior survey or survey management role

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • Total stations

  • GPS/GNSS

  • Laser scanning technology

  • Survey data processing software (e.g. AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone, Leica 3DR)

• Good understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in a civil engineering environment

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

• CSCS card (essential)

• SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)

• Membership of CInstCES (or working towards) or similar professional body

• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet project deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Experience on major infrastructure or utilities projects (highways, rail, water, energy, nuclear, etc.)

• Knowledge of BIM or digital construction processes

• First Aid or additional site safety certifications