Job opportunity with
Severn Partnership

Rail Surveyor

Job Description

ROLE SPECIFICATION:
Supporting Senior Surveyors and Project Managers across a range of projects you will plan
and deliver small to medium jobs, manage timescales, solve problems, and escalate issues
when necessary.


The role is primarily site-based, with most work carried out on night shifts (Monday
Thursday) and weekends. Flexibility, willingness to travel, and working outdoors in all
weather are essential.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct a range of rail surveys such as plain line topographic rail surveys, fence to
    fence boundary surveys, S&C rail surveys, platform & structure gauging surveys and
    overhead line equipment surveys (Heigh & Stagger)
  • Office data processing of the above information
  • Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties that may arise
  • Determine the most effective methodology for the planning and execution of survey
    tasks
  • Manage and maintain any survey equipment
  • Process office data of the above information to produce CAD Drawings, gauging files
    & registered point clouds.
  • Ensure QA/QC Compliance


OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Being fully aware of and actively complying with Munnelly Group’s policies and
    procedures relevant to your own responsibilities.
  • Maintain a positive and proactive attitude always respecting fellow Team Members.
  • Play an active role in the leadership of the business inspiring a team centred culture
    of excellence and high performance.
  • Keep equipment and your work area clean and tidy as far as reasonably possible.
  • Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.
  • Initiating continuous improvement in your own areas of responsibility and feedback
    on own performance, in one to ones and PDR’s.
    This list should not be regarded as exhaustive, and the role holder will be expected to
    deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to the role.


PERSON SPECIFICATION:

  • Good understanding of survey techniques such as Control networks – GNSS surveys –
    Traversing & Levelling of survey control in the rail and non-rail environment.
  • Previous experience working as a land/rail surveyor (minimum 2 years)
  • Experience carrying out topographical surveys and using Robotic Total Stations &
    GNSS
  • Hold PTS and COSS ticket
  • Work effectively as part of a team onsite
  • HDS laser scanning experience (advantageous)
  • Experience of using Track measuring devices -TMD’s (advantageous)
  • Experience using CAD software
  • Excellent and clear communication skills
  • Full UK Driving License

Location

Telford, Manchester, Liverpool

Closing Date

31 Oct 2025

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8 Oct 2025

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