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Land Surveyor

  • Location

    Manchester

  • Sector:

    Rail & Civil Infrastructure

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Great Salary and benefits package!

  • Contact:

    Melanie Stirton

  • Contact email:

    Melanie.Stirton@firstrg.com

  • Contact phone:

    01925 907000

  • Job ref:

    SK/R/091609

  • Published:

    about 4 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-03

 Land Surveyor Role – Join a Leading UK Surveying Company with Excellent Benefits!

Permanent Land Surveyor Positions– North Locations (Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow)

Salary and benefits: Fantastic Salary and benefits package with a leading surveying company
Locations: Birmingham, Manchester, or Glasgow
Hours: Monday to Friday, generally 8-hour days; minimal evenings or weekends

Are you a skilled Land Surveyor looking for a permanent role with a leading UK surveying company? We are growing rapidly and looking for talented surveyors to join our Northern team. This is your chance to work on exciting, high-profile construction and infrastructure projects while enjoying excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

  • Work on varied and challenging survey projects, from small local sites to major national developments.
  • Use cutting-edge survey technology and processes, giving you hands-on experience with the latest tools.
  • Join a supportive team where you can mentor juniors and share your expertise.
  • Enjoy a great work-life balance, with mostly office hours, minimal evenings, and occasional site work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently complete topographical and measured building surveys of all sizes and complexities.
  • Process and deliver survey data to a high standard using CAD and other industry software.
  • Lead or contribute to multi-disciplined survey projects, providing guidance to team members.
  • Use your knowledge of traversing and GPS control networks effectively onsite.
  • Conduct site inspections, dynamic risk assessments, and report safety concerns.
  • Share practical knowledge with junior staff to support their development.

About You:

  • 2–3+ years’ experience in surveying (land or measured building).
  • Proven ability to work independently on small and large-scale surveys.
  • Skilled in processing raw survey data and producing high-quality CAD outputs.
  • Practical experience with survey instruments and equipment, including laser scanners.
  • Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
  • Passionate about building a long-term career in surveying.

What We Offer:

  • Company vehicle (estate car) with personal use and fuel card.
  • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service.
  • Life assurance and company sick pay.
  • Christmas bonus, birthday gifts, and long-service awards.
  • Flexible working hours and holidays.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Employee wellbeing support, including counselling and assistance programs.
  • Refer-a-friend scheme and Employee Recognition Program.

Training & Career Development:

  • Gain professional accreditation through the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).
  • Develop key skills and experience to progress your surveying career in a supportive environment.

 

If you want to work on exciting projects, develop your career, and enjoy great benefits with a leading surveying company, this is the role for you!

 

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Land Surveyor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.