Land & Engineering Surveyor

Who we are

Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with a clear ambition: to give clients greater clarity and confidence when making decisions about the built environment. Since then, we have grown into a trusted surveying and investigation business, supporting major civil engineering and infrastructure projects including Thames Tideway, Silvertown, HS2, major UK Airports, AMP8 water programme, and Hinkley/Sizewell Nuclear facilities.

Our mission is to bring together skilled people, practical technology and reliable survey information to solve construction challenges and raise industry standards. If you take pride in your craft and want to shape what comes next, there is a place for you at Vision.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) sectors. Its growing portfolio of specialist businesses provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

Each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, supported by a central group function investing in people, systems and sustainable growth. For you, this means the backing and resources of a larger group, with the agility and close-knit feel of a specialist business where your expertise matters and you can make a visible difference.

Job details

We are seeking a skilled Land & Engineering Surveyor to join our team based in the Milton Keynes / Northampton area. This is a varied role combining both land surveying and engineering surveying responsibilities, supporting a wide range of construction, infrastructure and monitoring projects across Central England, the Midlands and Heathrow.

The role is ideally suited to a surveyor who is confident delivering both topographical and engineering surveys, capable of working independently on site, and comfortable adapting to changing project requirements. You will play a key role in supporting our growing workload across the region while maintaining the high standards of quality and service our clients expect.

What you will do

• Undertake topographical, measured building and boundary surveys
• Carry out engineering setting out, monitoring and as-built surveys on construction and infrastructure projects
• Operate Leica total stations, GNSS equipment, digital levels and laser scanning technology
• Ensure works are delivered accurately, safely and in accordance with project requirements
• Process and manage survey data using software such as AutoCAD and N4CE
• Interpret survey and engineering data to produce accurate drawings and deliverables
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery
• Maintain survey records, quality assurance procedures and digital workflows
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are upheld across all site activities
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Support technical problem solving and provide practical survey solutions on site
• Represent Vision Survey professionally at all times

Who you are

• Have proven experience in both land surveying and engineering surveying, including setting out works and topographical surveys
• Have a strong understanding of surveying principles, mapping techniques and geospatial data
• Be experienced using total stations, GNSS equipment, digital levels and modern survey technologies
• Proficient in AutoCAD and N4CE software
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
• Have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving and delivering high-quality work
• Hold a full manual driving licence
• Have the flexibility to travel throughout the region and support projects at Heathrow when required

Above all, you will demonstrate our approach to work and problem-solving: Own It, Solve It, Do It Right.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

We offer a strong benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service up to 29 days
• Flexible working options following probation
• Life insurance at 3x annual salary
• Company van and fuel card, with personal use available
• Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time for journeys over one hour
• Paid overtime over 40 hours, with enhanced rates for night and weekend work
• Company pension scheme
• Employee referral scheme, with payments of up to £1,000
• Company-provided IT and phone package
• Employee recognition and long-service awards
• Company-funded professional memberships and support towards Chartership
• Regular company social events throughout the year
• Ongoing training and professional development, including in-house training, The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications
• Vitality health insurance, including retailer and gym discounts, cinema tickets, coffee and movie rental rewards, Headspace membership and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

Due to the nature of the projects we undertake, successful candidates may be required to undergo background screening or security clearance checks where requested by clients.

Responsibilities

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.