Survey Manager

Equans UK is looking for an Survey Manager from an infrastructure and environmental services background to join our DES business based from our Birmingham office on a hybrid working arrangement.

Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector, committed to becoming the undisputed driving force in helping our customers transition to a low-carbon and resilient future.

As we look to the future, the opportunity for growth is immense. With vast potential to explore new markets, develop fresh channels, and expand our reach, this is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of digital transformation.

Role overview

The Survey Manager will take charge of our engineering survey projects across the UK and Ireland. The postholder will handle the day-to-day running of jobs, making sure surveys are planned well, delivered safely and finished on time and on budget.

The work covers all sorts of surveys – including topographical, measured building, setting out, laser scanning, utility mapping etc. No two projects are the same, so you’ll need to be flexible and comfortable juggling different tasks. You’ll work alongside our project teams, manage subcontractors when we need them, write up fee quotes and give technical advice when it’s needed.

Key activities

• Run several survey projects at the same time.
• Plan and coordinate site teams, equipment and resources.
• Bring in and manage specialist survey subcontractors when needed.
• Put together quotes, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Keep track of project progress, budgets and resource use.
• Talk to clients, project managers, designers and operational teams.
• Make sure we follow company rules, industry standards and client specs.
• Check survey outputs and carry out quality assurance.
• Handle large and complex survey datasets.
• Support bids and business development where you can.
• Offer technical guidance to surveyors and project teams.
• Keep an eye out for new tech and better ways of working.
• Help the Engineering Surveys team grow and develop. 

Skills, qualifications and experience

• A degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or similar – or solid industry experience instead.
• Proven experience running engineering survey projects.
• A good background in engineering surveying on infrastructure and construction sites.
• Experience managing several projects at once.
• Experience leading survey teams and managing subcontractors.
• Good client relationship and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience writing quotes and fee proposals.
• A strong grasp of quality assurance processes.
• Experience processing and managing complex survey data.
• Good knowledge of total stations, GNSS, laser scanning, and modern survey kit.
• A full UK driving licence.

What can we offer you

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Equans share scheme
• Company car (Business use only)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary 
• 5% bonus
• Private health

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 

• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.