Marine Works Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Project
Location: Sizewell C, Suffolk (Site-Based)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (12 Months of Work Expected)
Start Date: Immediate (Subject to Site Clearance)
IR35: Inside IR35 (Rates Reflect This)
Shift Pattern: 10 Days On / 4 Days Off
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Marine Works Surveyor to join a major onshore/offshore infrastructure project at Sizewell C. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most technically challenging civil engineering projects, supporting the delivery of complex marine, tunnelling and heavy infrastructure works.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate engineering survey support across a range of construction activities, working closely with engineering, construction and client teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day surveying and engineering activities across allocated sections of work.
- Carry out high-accuracy setting out and surveying using GPS, Total Stations and associated survey equipment.
- Prepare and review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans).
- Support construction activities across marine works, tunnelling operations, shaft construction and heavy civil engineering packages.
- Provide survey control for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations, shaft excavation, marine structures and associated infrastructure.
- Establish and maintain survey control networks and monitor construction tolerances.
- Produce and maintain accurate as-built surveys and survey records.
- Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and programme requirements.
- Liaise directly with the end client, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
- Monitor progress and provide technical support to site teams.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Assist with quality inspections, documentation and reporting.
- Support planning and coordination of construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Marine Works Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor or Site Surveyor on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge and experience of RAMS and ITPs.
- Proven experience carrying out precise engineering setting out.
- Experience using Total Stations, GPS and modern surveying equipment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and site teams.
- Strong understanding of health, safety and quality procedures.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
Highly Desirable Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:
- Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations
- Shaft construction and deep excavation works
- Tunnelling projects (NATM, SCL or TBM)
- Marine and offshore infrastructure
- Ports, jetties and coastal engineering
- Heavy civils and major infrastructure projects
- Nuclear projects
- Temporary Works
- Large concrete structures
- Utilities, rail or highways infrastructure
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s flagship infrastructure projects.
- Initial 6-month contract with approximately 12 months of work anticipated.
- Competitive Inside IR35 day rates.
- Structured 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.
- Immediate start, subject to successful site clearance.
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Marine Works Surveyor with a background in marine, tunnelling, shaft construction, TBM operations or major infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.
