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
