At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct surveys for tunnel projects and manage control during tunnelling works.
- Company: Joseph Gallagher, a leading UK civil engineering and tunnelling sub-contractor.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, industry-leading safety culture, and opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking infrastructure projects with real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Expertise in surveying, knowledge of tunnel surveying, and professional qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 37 years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today.
As the Surveyor, you will be required to:
- Carry out all surveys to control the position and alignment of the tunnel primary SCL lining and secondary lining concrete shutter.
- Manage and Transfer Tunnel Control during tunneling works.
- Transfer tunnel survey control using the high-end equipment between primary and secondary linings.
- Prepare documentation including writing reports, graphical displays for submission and for review.
- Advance and maintain the survey control during the tunnel primary SCL and secondary lining works including installing all survey fixings.
- Manage SCL tunnel profiles using Amberg and producing profiles for daily SRG from SCL Engineer Data.
- Set-out the secondary lining shutter and liaise with the tunnel engineers.
- Carry out Wriggle and as built surveys and assist lining scanning.
- Implement the processes for storing and managing the data and its subsequent retrieval for use in the design process.
- Develop and document quality checks and redundancy of data as part of control verification.
- Use Starnet least squares network adjustment software.
- Where required, supervise the chainperson, assistant engineers/ surveyors and liaise with section foremen.
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/ variations, subcontractors attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer/ RE / project team.
- Promote and maintain a positive safety culture on the project.
Personal Qualities and Experience:
- Thorough knowledge of surveying procedures and working methods.
- Expertise in surveying and setting-out on major civil engineering projects.
- Knowledge of tunnel surveying.
- Successful experience with a major civil engineering contractor within the survey department.
- Software experience required Starnet and Amberg.
- Microsoft Office skills.
- Professional Land Surveying qualification (Degree/ Diploma level or equivalent).
- The skills to work independently with a very high accuracy and delivering results on time.
- Good attendance and timekeeping.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve deadlines.
- A collaborative approach to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Surveyor employer: Joseph Gallagher Limited
The Joseph Gallagher Group is an exceptional employer located in Wanlip, Leicester, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and safety through its award-winning LIFE culture programme. With a strong commitment to personal and professional growth, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that positively impact local communities. As a family-owned business, we value honesty, quality, and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
