Survey Manager

Survey Manager – Civils | Data Centre | Enfield

Location: Enfield, London

Sector: Data Centres / Civil Engineering

Position: Survey Manager

Employment: Permanent or Freelance

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Survey Manager to join a major data centre project in Enfield, overseeing all surveying activities across the civils package on a large-scale, high-value development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Survey Manager with a strong civil engineering and construction surveying background who is confident managing surveying teams, setting out and ensuring accurate delivery across a complex project.

The Role

As Survey Manager, you will take responsibility for the management and coordination of all surveying activities across the project, working closely with the Construction Manager, Site Management and Engineering teams to ensure works are accurately set out and delivered in accordance with design requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all surveying activities across the civils package

Lead and manage site-based surveyors and surveying teams

Oversee setting out and dimensional control for construction activities

Establish and maintain site control networks and benchmarks

Review construction drawings, specifications and survey information

Ensure accurate setting out of groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage, utilities and structures

Carry out quality checks and verification surveys

Manage as-built surveys and maintain accurate records

Liaise with engineers, designers, subcontractors and site management

Identify and resolve discrepancies between design and site conditions

Ensure surveying equipment is correctly calibrated and maintained

Provide technical surveying support to the wider project team

Ensure all surveying activities are carried out safely and in line with project procedures

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Survey Manager / Senior Surveyor within civil engineering or construction

Strong experience delivering major civils or infrastructure projects

Extensive experience with setting out and dimensional control

Experience working on data centre, industrial, commercial or similarly complex schemes would be highly advantageous

Strong knowledge of groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage, utilities and structural works

Experience managing surveying teams and coordinating surveying activities

Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications

Proficiency with relevant surveying equipment and software

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent experience

CSCS and relevant site qualifications