Engineering Surveyor

Balfour; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international construction group is seeking an Engineering Surveyor in Aberdeen. This role involves managing survey equipment, assisting with project surveys, and ensuring compliance with surveying standards. Candidates should have a solid background in survey software and experience with earthworks projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in current survey software, including management of machine control models.
• Experience with substantial earthworks projects.
• Experience in modern survey equipment setup for GPS shared between stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in acquisition of various surveys and setting out.
• Management of survey control stations throughout construction phase.
• Implement and manage surveying requirements for the project.

Skills

Current survey software knowledge

Experience in substantial earthworks projects

High levels of experience in modern survey equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Engineering Surveyor role at Balfour Beatty plc.

Job Title: Engineering Surveyor

Location: Aberdeen

Project Type: Energy

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient projects that underpin daily life, support communities, and enable economic growth. Our unparalleled expertise and resources ensure that we deliver high‑quality projects safely, on time, and within budget. Now is a great time to join us. As a leading international construction group with a healthy pipeline of work, we’re growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award‑winning team. Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Regional Scotland team as a Balfour Beatty Engineering Surveyor to build new futures. Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in the acquisition of asset, topographical, production or as‑built surveys and for the provision of control and setting out on the project.
• Assist in the processing, calculation and verifying of subcontractor production.
• Assist in production and issuing of machine control models, or checking models produced by subcontractors.
• Collation of as‑built information from various subcontractors.
• Management of survey control stations throughout the construction phase.
• Assist in aligning engineering staff to standardised survey requirements, to ensure consistency throughout delivery.
• Management of survey equipment, ensuring annual inspections are completed on time and on‑site checks are completed at the required frequencies.
• Accountable for the implementation and management of surveying requirements for the project.
• Establish and manage a survey control network throughout the site.
• Implement standardised surveying requirements and ensure this is shared within internal team and subcontractors undertaking work on site.
• Assist in valuation calculation of subcontractor completed works, through verification of production rates as required by the internal commercial teams.
• Assist in the production, collation, storage and outputs of as‑built information as the project progresses, including production of information required as part of the quality assurance process.
• Accountable for the control and maintenance of all survey equipment in line with the Company’s procedures.
• Produce internally, or check externally any machine control models being used on the project, ensuring that these are current and issued for construction.
• Demonstrate the Balfour Beatty Core behaviours.
• Collaborate relentlessly.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in current survey software, including production and management of machine control models.
• Experienced in substantial earthworks projects.
• High levels of experience in modern survey equipment, including setting up of base stations for GPS equipment shared between multiple stakeholders.
• Prepared assist in developing engineering staff to ensure they are equipped to complete survey tasks to a defined process.

Why work for us

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low‑carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high‑profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi‑disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

Professional and Personal Development

We encourage and empower employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. Our 70:20:10 (70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, 10% formal training) approach supports professional growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, we are growing a diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and encourage applications from armed forces, veterans and reservists. We are a Disability Confident Employer and invite candidates with disabilities. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ and contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Management
• Construction

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