Job Description - Land Surveyor (Engineer Band 2) (047463)
Organisation
TFL ENGINEERING
Job
Position Type: Full Time
Job Title: Land Surveyor (Engineer Band 2)
Pay Band: Band 2 (circa £38,000 plus 33% uplift for unsocial hours)
Location: Stratford and TfL Sites across London
Contract Type: TfL Engineering, Permanent
Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in TfL Engineering’s Land Survey team and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll support the delivery of new systems and solutions. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re ready for the 21st century and beyond.
Your focus will be on providing survey data, drawings, models, and geospatial information that keep vital, innovative, and big-budget projects moving. You’ll apply your technical expertise across a wide range of complex projects and programmes, providing trusted engineering data to ensure assets are safe, working, and compliant.
Overview of Role
Undertaking Land Survey projects for a range of TfL clients including London Underground, Trams, Highways, Commercial Property, and Major Projects. The role holder will capture geospatial data using specialist surveying technology, perform calculations and data processing in survey software packages, and produce 2D/3D drawings for use by our clients. Survey projects could include:
* Topographic surveys for highways improvements
* Tunnel gauging surveys with kinematic laser scanning equipment for new rolling stock
* Permanent way surveys for track renewals and remodelling
* 3D laser scanning of stations, buildings, and other civil infrastructure
* 360-degree photography virtual tours
* 3D BIM models
* Setting out support for construction projects
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge
* Sound working knowledge of land & engineering survey techniques and their practical application including:
* Topographic surveying with Total Stations and GNSS receivers
* Control network measurement and coordinate calculation
* Railway surveying and track measurement devices (desirable)
* 3D laser scanning and point cloud data processing (desirable)
* Awareness of relevant survey industry standards and guidance notes (e.g., TfL, Network Rail, RICS, and TSA)
* Possesses a HND, Degree, TSA Diploma or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Land Surveying, Engineering Surveying, or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
* Awareness of the TfL Vision, Mayoral Transport Strategy, Business priorities, and financial constraints
* Awareness of the interfaces between Land Survey discipline and the wider transport system
Skills
* Outstanding technical surveying skills with a high attention to detail and an ability to understand technical briefings
* Good analytical skills, with an ability to identify problems and a proactive approach to solving them
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
* Good organisational and time management skills
Experience
* Experience undertaking land and measured survey projects in railway, highways, or tunnel environments (desirable)
* Experience of working in safety-critical environments to agreed method statements and risk assessments
* A demonstrable record of completing survey projects to agreed programmes, budgets, and technical specifications
* Experience in several survey data processing techniques (e.g., control adjustments, survey coordinate reductions, track alignment calculations, point cloud registration, or 3D CAD drafting)
* Experience of Quality Assurance processes and the application of these to ensure technical specifications and standards are met
The job holder MUST BE physically able to work in the track environment and under common construction conditions including working at height, walking on uneven ground, and in all weather conditions. The role requires the driving of company vehicles to transport survey equipment to/from site locations. All candidates should possess a full driving licence. The role will involve flexible working hours to cover nights and weekends if required.
As well as a focus on teamwork, it’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope, and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantees an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a maximum two-page Cover Letter. We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge, and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outline where you meet these criteria. .PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
The closing date for applications is 09/02/25 @ 23:59. Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest-free loan
* 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
* Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel
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