Engineering Surveying Technician – Redcar

Engineering Surveying Technician – Redcar

Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamicEngineering Surveying Technicianto contribute to theNet Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

To assist the Engineering Surveying Team in supporting the survey requirements throughout the construction process. This role will involve different survey processes as required to support the site teams.

• Assist in mentoring and training less experienced surveyors
• Assist in planning and installing control points
• Assist in producing as-built drawings from survey data using survey-specific software
• Assist in securely storing and maintaining survey equipment and consumables
• Carry out delegated survey activities as part of a team or with minimal supervision
• Carry out independent survey checks at key construction stages
• Collect survey field data, process it, and issue deliverables in agreed formats
• Create and cascade daily site briefings to less experienced surveyors
• Identify hazards, raise observation cards, and ensure safe working practices for self and team
• Perform routine checks and validations on survey equipment in line with company standards
• Perform supplementary site POWRs for own working activities
• Produce and maintain accurate site records
• Provide site engineers with information derived from design deliverables (schedules, digital models, drawings)

The following experience/qualifications are essential:

• Commitment and punctuality
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with the latest survey equipment, GNSS networks, and emerging technologies
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Keen to learn and develop within the Survey Team
• Previous experience and knowledge in surveying activities (e.g., control, monitoring, topographical surveys, setting out)
• Proficient in IT applications
• Strong focus on Health & Safety
• Valid CSCS card

The following experience/qualifications are desirable but not essential:

• CAA-recognised drone operator qualifications (GVC and/or A2 CofC)
• Experience surveying on civil engineering projects
• Experience with survey-specific software (e.g., 3DR, N4CE, Infinity, SiteScan)
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional body and/or professional qualification, ideally RICS or CICES
• Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Company car if applicable;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/