AmcoGiffen
Surveyor (Land & Topographical)
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Sector: Rail, Environment Agency, Civil & Structural Design Engineering
Location: York (Site based travel requirements throughout Yorkshire)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Up to 3 paid volunteer days
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
- Strong internal support network and CPD opportunities
- Clear professional development pathways and progression routes
- A safe, inclusive and supportive working environment
- Employee forums where your voice can influence business decisions
About Us
AmcoGiffen has secured several long-term frameworks with key clients, driving significant growth across our Civil & Structural Design capabilities. Our multi-disciplinary team supports a diverse range of infrastructure projects across the rail and civil engineering sector.
Our portfolio includes:
- Bridge reconstruction, renewal and refurbishment
- Station and property-related enhancements
- Platforms, accessibility schemes and structural upgrades
- Tunnels, footbridges, earthworks and retaining structures
You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to delivering safe, efficient and innovative engineering solutions while supporting the ongoing development of our people.
The Role
As a Surveyor (Land & Topographical), you will play a crucial role in capturing accurate survey data to support the delivery of our rail and civil engineering schemes. You will independently undertake land and topographical surveys, ensuring high standards of accuracy, data integrity and compliance with project requirements.
You will integrate advanced survey technologies, including total stations, GNSS, laser scanning and BIM methodologies, to optimise project delivery. The role includes collaboration across CAD, BIM and Design teams, providing high-quality outputs and supporting efficient engineering design.
You will also contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, safety culture and the development of junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct accurate land and topographical surveys, including gauging and laser scanning
- Process and transform survey data into deliverables such as plans, reports, 3D models and digital datasets
- Ensure data integrity, compliance with standards and alignment with project objectives
- Manage surveys independently and coordinate effectively with internal departments
- Implement safety protocols, undertake risk assessments and promote safe working practices
- Operate Trimble and Leica total stations, GNSS and scanning equipment
- Work with N4ce Designer, AutoCAD and CDE platforms such as ProjectWise
- Support BIM integration by ensuring survey outputs meet required digital standards
- Maintain clear documentation, records and reporting
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including design teams, contractors and clients
- Provide guidance and day-to-day support to Trainee Surveyors
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About You
You bring strong technical capability, a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. You enjoy working on varied infrastructure projects and thrive in an environment that values professional development and collaboration.
Skills Required
- Surveying equipment operation (total stations, GNSS, laser scanning)
- CAD, survey processing and BIM-related digital workflows
Qualifications Required
- Level 5 qualification (e.g., HNC/HND) in a relevant discipline — ideally RICS or CICES accredited
- Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification
- CSCS card
- Membership or progress towards a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CICES)
- Full UK driving licence
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in a similar surveying role (civil engineering environment preferred)
- Demonstrated proficiency in land, topo and laser scanning surveys
- Working knowledge of survey software (N4ce, AutoCAD) and CDE systems
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective communication skills for reporting and collaboration
- Ability to identify and solve technical challenges
- Enthusiasm for innovation, continuous improvement and learning
- A team-focused approach with the ability to support junior colleagues
If you’re ready to take on a key technical role where your expertise directly contributes to successful project delivery, and where your career can grow, we’d love to hear from you.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
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Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
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