At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct topographical and measured building surveys, including laser scanning and data processing.
- Company: Join a dynamic surveying team working on exciting projects across London and the South East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time permanent role, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Work independently while collaborating with clients and site teams in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of projects and make a real impact in the surveying field.
- Qualifications: Minimum four years' experience in surveying, with strong skills in AutoCAD and laser scanning.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: London and South East England
Salary: £42,000–£45,000 per year, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, permanent
The role
We are looking for an experienced Land and Measured Building Surveyor to join our team, working on varied projects throughout London and the South East. The successful candidate will independently undertake topographical and measured building surveys, complete laser-scanning work and process survey data through to accurate final drawings and deliverables. This position would suit an experienced surveyor ready to take ownership of projects and maintain high technical standards from fieldwork through to final issue.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake detailed topographical surveys.
- Complete measured building surveys, including floor plans, elevations and sections.
- Carry out 3D laser-scanning surveys.
- Establish survey control using total stations and GNSS equipment.
- Process survey and point-cloud data.
- Produce accurate 2D CAD drawings and survey deliverables.
- Plan fieldwork and manage projects independently.
- Check completed work for accuracy and quality.
- Communicate professionally with clients, site teams and colleagues.
- Follow site health and safety requirements.
- Setting-out work may also be available depending on experience.
Essential requirements
- A minimum of four years’ relevant surveying experience, ideally five or more.
- Strong experience in topographical surveying.
- Strong experience in measured building surveying.
- Practical experience using 3D laser scanners.
- Ability to complete projects independently, from fieldwork through to final drawings.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Experience processing survey data using N4ce.
- Experience processing point clouds using Leica Cyclone or comparable software.
- Good understanding of survey control, traversing and levelling.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable experience
- Construction setting out.
- Monitoring surveys.
- As-built surveys.
- Boundary surveys.
- Experience supervising or supporting junior surveyors.
- Relevant qualification in land surveying, geomatics or a related discipline.
What we offer
- Salary of £42,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time permanent employment.
- Varied projects throughout London and the South East.
- Opportunities to develop technical and project-management experience.
To apply, please submit your CV with a short summary of your experience in topographical surveying, measured building surveying, laser scanning, N4ce, AutoCAD and Leica Cyclone.
Senior Land & Measured Building Surveyor employer: Scope Surveys
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Land & Measured Building Surveyor, where you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across London and the South East. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth, offering you the chance to enhance your technical and project management skills while maintaining high standards of quality. With a competitive salary and a commitment to employee development, we provide a rewarding environment for experienced surveyors looking to make a meaningful impact in their field.
