Assistant Survey Manager in Plymouth

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. Our team is composed entirely of people who have made a career in delivering large, complex projects both here in the UK and in Australia and who know how to make projects deliver ahead of time and budget and generate exceptional outcomes.

BMD Group is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. We are dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through a commitment to collaboration. Our team is built on the principles of collaboration and sustainability, ensuring the highest standards are met for every project and client.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Survey Manager to work on the Devonport Docks project in Plymouth. This role involves assisting the Survey Manager in coordinating and executing site surveys, maintaining data accuracy, supporting QA/QC documentation, and ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a civil engineering or surveying team and a strong understanding of the implications of operating to QC1 procedures.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Survey Manager with all aspects of surveying activities on site, focusing on managing a growing team of surveyors and survey technicians as the project moves into main works.
• Maintain survey control networks across multiple independent construction work areas.
• Maintain a prism and scanning multi-instrument automated total station (ATS) network, using Leica GeoMoS.
• Manage manual surveying monitoring programmes to report structural or surface level movements.
• Establish machine control for excavation and dowel drilling (TPS).
• As-built scanning of existing structures. Processing of point clouds to validate designer's confederated models.
• Demolition scanning for as-built records and conformity checks to design.
• Quality assurance surveys for construction of RC structures; through pre-pour, post-pour checks.
• As-built surveys, through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds.
• Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project QA/QC standards.
• Support the preparation of survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering and construction teams.
• Oversee the management of survey equipment, ensuring it is properly calibrated and functioning.
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of survey operations.
• Assist with the implementation of quality control procedures, particularly in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining the highest standards of traceability, tolerances, reporting.
• Manage and archive survey files and records to support project compliance and audits, using the Projects Document Management system.
• Attend daily briefings and provide updates on survey progress and any issues/constraints to progress.
• Ensure all surveying works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction.
• Site based role.
• Significant experience surveying industries.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar senior or survey manager position on a civil engineering project.
• Familiarity with total stations, GPS/GNSS, laser scanners, and data processing software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone and Leica 3DR).
• Understanding of QC1 procedures and quality documentation in a civils context.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• Grow your career with specialised learning and development programs.
• Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform.
• Prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access.
• Support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available.
• Access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace. So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies. We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven.

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.