Senior Surveyor – Harlow District Council

Overview

As Senior Surveyor, you will lead surveying projects from concept to delivery for the council’s partners, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and budget adherence. You will perform land, boundary, topographical and construction surveys using modern equipment and produce reports and maps that meet regulatory requirements. You will engage clients, provide expert guidance, and mentor junior surveyors, shaping the capability of the surveying team. This temporary role offers leadership within a dynamic team and a chance to impact local government surveying services. A minimum on-site presence of three days per week is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute surveying projects from planning to delivery
• Conduct land, boundary, topographical, and construction surveys using advanced equipment and software
• Prepare accurate survey reports, drawings, and maps meeting client and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with clients to understand project needs and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior surveyors
• Ensure surveying activities comply with legal, safety, and quality standards

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional surveying experience with project management capability
• Proficiency in GPS, Total Station, AutoCAD, GIS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• MRICS, RICS, or equivalent certification preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience

• communication
• leadership
• client relationship management
• GPS
• Total Station
• AutoCAD

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