Engineering Surveyor
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OCU Group have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Surveyor who has previous Utilities Networks experience to join the team in Cowley.
As the Engineering Surveyor you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the quality of our products and services through thorough and objective Site Surveying and reporting. By conducting Surveying activities, producing reports and working closely with the Engineering teams you'll ensure compliance with established standards, regulations, and internal procedures, driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
The project types range from large EHV cabling and substation construction to new energy low carbon build projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out topographic surveys of sites, establishing control where necessary.
- Setting out including profiles, batter boards, high accuracy concrete works etc.
- Carrying out progress surveys of works using GNSS and/or Total Station and by taking measurements and photographs to accurately plot newly installed utility service routes and other related construction works.
- Creation of ‘as-laid’ records, editing, validation, publication and submission of service records.
- Creation, preparation and amendment of AutoCAD drawings and other electronic documentation.
- Assisting with the preparation and publication of project related and tender documentation.
- Maintain and check all survey equipment, as required
To be successful in the role you must have proven experience in the following:
- Land Surveying / Civil Engineering background.
- Use of Leica GNSS & Robotic TS equipment.
- AutoCAD 2D & 3D to an advanced level.
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel.
- Full UK Driving licence
- CSCS/SMSTS / SSSTS
- Membership of a professional body (RICS/CICES)
- Previous experience with utility networks
- Experienced in AutoCAD Map3D / Civil 3D / GIS
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- Cowley
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Cowley
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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