Senior Land 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. For experienced surveyors, that means more than delivering surveys: it means tackling complex projects, improving ways of working and developing the next generation. 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 an experienced Senior Land Surveyor to join our team in Crawley. The role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of a wide range of land surveying projects, combining hands-on fieldwork with office-based data processing and project support. Working across a variety of sectors, you will play a key role in delivering accurate survey data, mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued growth of our geospatial capabilities.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently on site, managing survey activities and ensuring high standards of quality, safety and client service are maintained throughout project delivery.

What you will do

• Conduct a range of surveys including traversing, monitoring, topographical and laser scanning surveys
• Operate Leica Total Stations, laser scanners, precise levels and GNSS equipment
• Process, manage and interpret survey data using AutoCAD and N4CE
• Prepare survey drawings, reports and deliverables
• Ensure data quality and accuracy across all survey outputs
• Work independently on site and manage day-to-day survey activities
• Supervise and mentor survey team members, providing technical guidance and support
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality compliance

Who you are We are looking for a technically capable and proactive surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects and supporting others within the team.

• Have extensive experience using Leica survey equipment, including Total Stations, laser scanners, precise levels and GPS
• Be proficient in AutoCAD and N4CE, including processing of topographical, monitoring and traverse data
• Be experienced in carrying out traversing, monitoring and topographical surveys
• Have a strong understanding of surveying principles and industry best practice
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and technical skills
• Have effective communication and reporting abilities
• Have the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Hold a full manual driving licence

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.