Senior Property Surveyor
Introduction
As one of the largest measurement survey companies in the UK, Plowman Craven provides a range of services to the property, rail and infrastructure markets. Our innovation, dynamic approach and commitment to deliver a flawless service is achieved by investing and empowering our employees to push boundaries and reach new heights. We specialise in providing laser scanning and measuring data services to businesses of varying sizes and regardless of the size of project or how challenging, our clients trust us to provide a service that goes beyond their expectations!
Role Overview
As a Senior Surveyor, you will be trusted to plan and deliver survey work on technically varied projects, take greater ownership of delivery, and support the development of others within the team. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation, accuracy and professional development are valued.
This role is well suited to either an experienced Surveyor ready to take the next step, or an established Senior Surveyor looking to develop their career in a modern, forward thinking business.
Responsibilities:
- Delivering complex survey projects from planning through to final issue
- Selecting appropriate survey methodologies and equipment to suit each site
- Carrying out and overseeing site surveys including laser scanning, GNSS and control networks
- Processing, analysing and validating survey data to produce accurate CAD drawings, point clouds and reports
- Reviewing and signing off survey deliverables before issue to the wider delivery team
- Identifying site constraints, risks and access issues, and proposing practical survey solutions
- Working closely with Project Managers and Lead Surveyors to clarify briefs and manage expectations
- Supporting project planning, programming and resource allocation
- Providing guidance and mentoring to Surveyors and Junior Surveyors
- Contributing to the development of survey standards, workflows and best practice
- Representing Plowman Craven professionally on site and in client interactions
​You will have:
- Solid experience in measured building, topographical and laser scanning surveys
- Confidence working independently on site and taking ownership of survey delivery
- Strong technical capability using modern survey equipment and processing software
- A structured, organised approach when working under time pressure
- Good communication skills with clients, project teams and colleagues
- An interest in developing others and sharing technical knowledge
- A proactive mindset and interest in new technology and improved ways of working
- Flexibility around travel and working hours
- A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK
- Experience with mobile mapping systems or advanced processing software is useful, but not essential.