Survey Manager

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 Survey Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at Devonport Docks in Plymouth. This role is to manage the day to day survey works on site. 

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