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

• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Annual Leave: 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.
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for MOD security clearance (standard nationality restrictions apply).

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888.

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