Senior Land Surveyor

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Deliver accurate, trusted survey data that underpins some of the UK’s most complex and high profile infrastructure projects. From highways and rail to water, utilities, airports and industrial sites, your work will directly influence design decisions, construction safety, and long‑term asset performance. You’ll help shape the future of our growing Survey & Reality Capture capability, mentoring junior land surveyors, sharing best practice, and contributing to smarter, more digital survey outputs and products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, trusted survey data for complex infrastructure projects.
• Plan and manage surveys on site, ensuring quality and adherence to QA standards.
• Use advanced survey technology (GNSS, total stations, digital levels, terrestrial laser scanners) and processing software (AutoCAD, LSS, SCC, Leica Cyclone, Trimble RealWorks, ReCap).
• Work closely with project teams, communicating clearly and maintaining high quality.
• Mentor junior surveyors and contribute to continual improvement of survey practices.

Qualifications

• A degree, equivalent qualification, or significant experience in Land Surveying, Geomatics or Reality Capture.
• Proven experience delivering topographical and laser scanning surveys; additional exposure to measured building, deformation or channel surveys desirable.
• Confidence using industry standard equipment (Leica or Trimble GNSS, total stations, digital levels, terrestrial laser scanners).
• Experience with processing software such as AutoCAD, LSS, SCC, Leica Cyclone, Trimble RealWorks, ReCap or similar.
• A strong understanding of point cloud registration and 3D data workflows.
• Ability to manage survey work on site, communicate clearly, and maintain high QA standards.
• A positive, professional approach with an interest in mentoring junior surveyors.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility for site travel.
• Membership of a professional body, or a clear intention to work towards Chartership would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Exposure to major national infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
• Access to industry leading survey and reality capture technology.
• Support for professional development, chartership, and specialist training.
• A strong safety culture, realistic planning, and leadership that understands land surveying.
• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday plus option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust pension contributions up to 10%.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Employee networks supporting diverse workforce.
• Family planning support: fertility healthcare and family planning services.
• Enhanced parental leave pay and support.
• Income protection.
• Wellbeing hub access.
• Professional development support including CPD fees.
• Community engagement: charity matched‑funding and paid volunteering time.

Employment details

Based from our central Reading office. Hybrid working and a standard 40‑hour working week.

EEO Statement

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.