
Posted 22 days ago
Surveyor
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A Surveyor responsible for tunnel surveying, setting out primary and secondary linings, managing tunnel control, and producing survey documentation for civil engineering projects.
About this role
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 stakeholder
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