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Surveyor

Joseph Gallagher Limited
North, North West, GB Posted 11 September 2026 Apply by 19 October 2026
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Salary for this roleNot listed
Standard threshold£41,700 a year
New-entrant threshold£33,400 a year

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Role description

Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 37 years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today.

As the Surveyor, you will be required to:

Carry out all surveys to control the position and alignment of the tunnel primary SCL lining and secondary lining concrete shutter

Manage and Transfer Tunnel Control during tunneling works

Transfer tunnel survey control using the high-end equipment between primary and secondary linings

Prepare documentation including writing reports, graphical displays for submission and for review

Advance and maintain the survey control during the tunnel primary SCL and secondary lining works including installing all survey fixings

Manage SCL tunnel profiles using Amberg and producing profiles for daily SRG from SCL Engineer Data

Set-out the secondary lining shutter and liaise with the tunnel engineers

Carry out Wriggle and as built surveys and assist lining scanning

Implement the processes for storing and managing the data and its subsequent retrieval for use in the design process

Develop and document quality checks and redundancy of data as part of control verification

Use Starnet least squares network adjustment software

Where required, supervise the chainperson, assistant engineers/ surveyors and liaise with section foremen

Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/ variations, subcontractors attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer/ RE / project team

Promote and maintain a positive safety culture on the project

Personal Qualities and Experience:

Thorough knowledge of surveying procedures and working methods

Expertise in surveying and setting-out on major civil engineering projects

Knowledge of tunnel surveying

Successful experience with a major civil engineering contractor within the survey department

Software experience required Starnet and Amberg

Microsoft Office skills

Professional Land Surveying qualification (Degree/ Diploma level or equivalent)

The skills to work independently with a very high accuracy and delivering results on time

Good attendance and timekeeping

Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve deadlines

A collaborative approach to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholder

Interested? Apply while it's open. Closes 19 October · Joseph Gallagher Limited has 85 other sponsored roles if this one goes.
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