Assistant Surveyor

    Overview

  • Location:
    London, United Kingdom

  • Contact type:
    Temp - PSC

  • Job category:
    Tunnels & Routeway

  • Salary:
    Competitive with excellent benefits package

  • Closing date:
    29.03.2026

  • Job reference:
    scsrail/TP/19825/3918

Role responsibility

  • Assist the Monitoring Surveyor in the capture of on-site survey information, including; levelling and total station survey observations, survey control network observations and topographical monitoring observations.
  • Assist the Monitoring Surveyor to ensure completion of the daily, weekly and monthly monitoring surveys, and quality assurance of the data in accordance with the contract requirements in a timely manner.
  • Be able to self-deliver some tasks following a through briefing from the Monitoring Surveyor.
  • Following an initial onsite training be able to undertake daily levelling runs to the project standards & procedures with minimal supervision.
  • Be responsible for the care, maintenance and administration of specialist survey equipment, ensuring equipment is in order and available to complete survey activities as required.
  • Be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of themselves and their colleagues. Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
  • Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partner’s Monitoring commitments and requirements as related to Instrumentation and Monitoring.
  • Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.


The ideal candidate

  • A readiness for the continuous learning of the techniques and procedures of Engineering Surveying. 
  • An aptitude for mathematics, such as algebra, will be advantageous.  GSCE Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above and an aspiration for further development are desirable.
  • Previous survey experiences and associated works would be advantageous.
  • An openness to working a shift pattern including weekend working on a rota. Flexibility for ad-hoc changes to the working hours to meet access requirements to third party premises.
  • A commitment to punctuality is required to ensure timely delivery of Monitoring Survey tasks in order not to delay the program. 
  • Good communication skills as you will be required to deal with third party stakeholders, members of the public, construction site teams and client representatives.
  • Capable of spending last parts of the day on their feet remote from the project sites.

 

Location

SCS Jv Railways
London
NW106AG
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.

  • We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact. 

    Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.

  • We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. 

    We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.

  • Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

  • 1
    Your application is received and shortlisting takes place
  • 2
    If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review
  • 3
    We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team
  • 4
    If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company
  • 5
    Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins
  • 6
    Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV

Assistant Surveyor

  • Location:London, United Kingdom
  • Contract type:Temp - PSC
  • Job category:Tunnels & Routeway
  • Salary:Competitive with excellent benefits package
  • Closing date:29.03.2026
  • Job reference:scsrail/TP/19825/3918

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