Land Surveyor in Birmingham

About Pell Frischmann Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private‑sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Main Duties As a Land Surveyor, you’ll play a key part in delivering high‑quality surveys across a diverse range of environments — including aviation, rail, highways, land development, buildings, and water. Reporting directly to the Office Principal Surveyor, you’ll work on exciting projects both in the UK and overseas. You can be based in our London, Croydon, Luton or Birmingham office, and will have full IT support for remote and home working when required. We’re looking for someone who’s self‑motivated, organised, and able to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards — often with minimal supervision. Flexibility is important. You’ll need to regularly travel to sites across the UK, with the possibility of occasional overseas assignments, and be willing to work some night and weekend shifts when needed.

What You’ll Need

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake regular drug and alcohol screening
• CSCS accreditation (required)
• Network Rail PTS accreditation (desirable, but not essential)
• Previous experience post‑graduate in a land surveying role

Technical Skills You’ll be confident using:

• Leica Total Stations, digital levels, GNSS receivers, and HD laser scanners
• LSS, SCC, Cyclone, StarNET, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office 365

Experience maintaining and operating automated monitoring systems would be an advantage — but if not, full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).

Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Ability to produce accurate topographical, boundary and as‑built surveys.
• Good understanding of coordinate systems, datum, and data management
• Proficient in use of total stations, GNSS/GPS surveying equipment, and digital levels.
• Experience using Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, or similar processing software.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Land Registration Act, CDM Regulations).
• Understanding of sustainable surveying technologies and digital twins.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Leadership and project coordination experience.
• Client relationship management skills.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.

Why Pell Frischmann? We are one of the UK’s most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We’re happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees. In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits.