Lead Surveyor

Lead Surveyor
Locations: Various sites across the North-West
Rail Client
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 / year + Company Van from Day 1
Full-Time, Permanent Role

We are seeking a Lead Surveyor to join a rail engineering company based in Merseyside to conduct topographical surveys on Network Rail infrastructure, including permanent way, switches and crossings, and drainage, using advanced techniques such as laser scanning and Total Station. Responsibilities include surveying and mapping Network Rail infrastructure, data collection and analysis, performing gauging surveys using laser sweep technology to generate precise platform profiles, and conducting track and structural monitoring, where you will implement various technologies and methodologies to assess the condition of structures and permanent way over time.

The successful candidate MUST have previous experience in undertaking multidisciplinary topographical surveys, and be proficient in laser data scanning, track surveys, gauging using a range of techniques and equipment such as GPS, Trimble Total Stations, Trimble Scanners, Trimble Gedo System and Laser sweep, alongside proficiency in creating as-built models. You must be flexible to work nights and weekends as there is a requirement to work 2 in 4 weekends (depending on workload), along with a full UK driving license. The ideal candidate will have similar experience in a rail environment, but this is not essential.

The client is a specialist engineering company that offers a wide range of surveying, design, and consulting services within the railway industry across the Northwest of England. The role offers a generous benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (option to buy or sell up to 5 days), enhanced overtime, weekend and night pay, paid expenses, up to 5% employer matched pension contributions, a company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone allowance.

Please be advised that the successful candidate will undergo full training to work on the railway by obtaining tickets such as a PTS (Personal Track Safety). Part of this training requires you to take a drugs and alcohol, along with a full medical screening to ensure suitability to work in the environment.

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