Head of Engineering Surveys and Monitoring

Equans UK is looking for a new Surveys and Monitoring Manager to join our Equans Digital Business based from our London office on a hybrid working arrangement. Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector, committed to becoming the undisputed driving force in helping our customers transition to a low‑carbon and resilient future. Within Equans Digital, we unlock customer value by integrating innovative solutions that enhance energy systems, building performance, user productivity, and overall asset value. Our diverse portfolio is already delivering impact across a range of sectors, including Defence, Health, Education, and Local and Central Government.

Role Overview

The primary objective of this role is to lead and manage all survey and monitoring activities across EQUANS Infrastructure Services. This includes delivering high‑quality, accurate, and safe survey outputs while building internal capability and driving innovation in geospatial and monitoring technologies. The role ensures that survey data supports project delivery, risk management, and digital integration across infrastructure contracts.

Key activities:

• Oversee the delivery of all survey and monitoring services, including topographical, GPR, LiDAR, drone, sub‑surface mapping, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Develop and embed best practices, QA/QC processes, and digital workflows.
• Build and lead a high‑performing internal team, while managing external suppliers as needed.
• Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and digital specialists to integrate survey outputs into design and delivery.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance service quality and efficiency.
• Deliver high‑quality, data‑driven infrastructure services.
• Support pre‑contract engagement and bid development and help shape compelling, data‑informed proposals.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a closely related discipline.
• Substantial experience managing complex survey and monitoring operations within infrastructure or construction environments.
• Possess deep technical knowledge across a range of survey methodologies, including topographical surveys, GPR, LiDAR, drone‑based scanning, sub‑surface utility mapping, and environmental monitoring.
• Familiarity with geospatial data processing, BIM integration, GIS platforms, and digital twin environments.
• Desirable – chartered status with a recognised professional body, such as the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or an equivalent.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• 5% bonus
• Private health care (Single Use)
• Private GP consultations
• Company car
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part of a positive action drive to address under‑representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.