Senior Land Surveyor - Ireland

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland provides specialist testing, inspection, monitoring, surveying and technical consultancy services across the built environment, infrastructure and construction sectors.Based in Moira, Co. Armagh, our Ireland team delivers projects nationwide, supported by the wider technical expertise, resources and specialist capabilities of the SOCOTEC Group. Our work spans land and engineering surveying, structural and geotechnical monitoring, environmental monitoring, instrumentation and data services, supporting contractors, consultants, asset owners and public-sector organisations.We are now expanding our surveying capability in Ireland and are looking for an experienced professional to play a key role in that growth. This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects, work with a high degree of autonomy and help shape a developing service, while having access to the support and expertise of the wider SOCOTEC UK & Ireland surveying team.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Land Surveyor to help establish and develop our land surveying capability in Ireland.This is a senior, hands‑on position with responsibility for delivering survey projects from initial enquiry and scope review through to fieldwork, processing, quality assurance and final client deliverables. The successful candidate will be capable of working independently, making sound technical decisions and engaging directly with clients, while having access to the wider SOCOTEC UK & Ireland surveying team for specialist support and additional resources when required.Projects will span infrastructure, construction, development and the built environment across Ireland, using modern geomatics technologies including robotic total stations, GNSS, digital levels and laser scanning systems.Key responsibilities include:Plan, manage and deliver topographical, land, engineering and construction surveysReview tender documentation, technical specifications and client scopes to establish survey requirements and appropriate methodologiesUndertake detailed topographical surveys across buildings, structures, roads, rail, earthworks, utilities and other site featuresEstablish and verify survey control networksUndertake construction setting‑out, as‑built and verification surveys where requiredProcess, check and validate survey data prior to issueProduce survey drawings, digital terrain models, point clouds, reports and other project deliverablesMaintain appropriate survey quality assurance, checking and data‑management proceduresPrepare or contribute to survey methodologies, programmes and technical tender submissionsLiaise directly with clients, consultants, contractors and project teamsIdentify opportunities for additional surveying services and support the growth of the Ireland surveying capabilityProvide technical guidance and mentoring to junior survey staff as the team developsCollaborate with SOCOTEC surveying, monitoring, engineering and specialist teams on multidisciplinary projectsEnsure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with client requirements and company proceduresQualificationsWe are looking for someone with:Significant practical experience in land, topographical, engineering or geomatics surveyingThe ability to independently plan, undertake, process and deliver survey projectsStrong knowledge of survey control, coordinate systems, GNSS, robotic total stations and levelling techniquesExperience producing and checking professional topographical and engineering survey deliverablesExperience reviewing technical specifications, tender documentation and scopes of workCompetence with industry‑standard survey processing and CAD softwareStrong understanding of survey accuracy, verification and quality controlConfidence dealing directly with clients and providing technical adviceGood organisational and project‑management skillsCommercial awareness and an interest in helping develop a growing serviceA full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland and the UK when requiredExperience in laser scanning, point‑cloud processing, UAV surveying, precise levelling, monitoring, BIM or other specialist geomatics techniques would be advantageous.Additional InformationWhat's in it for you?Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:Company pensionElectric car scheme, where applicableEmployee recognition programmesFamily‑friendly supportEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to professional training, qualifications and career developmentThis role gives you the chance to play a key part in developing SOCOTEC’s surveying service in Ireland, with the autonomy to take ownership of projects and direct access to the technical expertise and resources of the wider SOCOTEC UK & Ireland surveying team.SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and is proud to be a Disability Confident employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr