Survey Lead - HS2 Track Systems

Survey Lead - HS2 Track Systems

About the Role

The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture has a strong track record of delivering critical UK infrastructure projects on time and within budget. It is now delivering track infrastructure across the entire HS2 route.

We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Survey Manager to lead the surveying strategy and delivery across Lot 2. This key role will oversee technical leadership, assurance, innovation and stakeholder collaboration on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.

You will lead survey operations from project initiation to final handover, ensuring technical excellence, compliance and digital innovation throughout. The role offers the opportunity to shape surveying practices, introduce advanced digital construction methods and develop the next generation of survey professionals on a high-profile project.

Location: The successful candidate will initially be based at HS2’s offices in Euston, London, with occasional travel to project offices and sites across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire as required. In approximately 18 to 24 months, the role is expected to transition to a predominantly site-based position in Buckinghamshire and/or Northamptonshire

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Develop and implement the Survey Management Plan for the HS2 Track Systems contract.

• Lead survey activities across design and construction, including survey control networks, setting out, monitoring, reality capture, GIS, as-built verification and final handover.

• Ensure surveying activities align with engineering, commercial, digital and programme requirements.

Technical Assurance & Delivery

• Lead technical assurance and quality control, ensuring compliance with HS2 requirements, industry standards and client specifications.

• Plan and coordinate survey works across all three Lots and key interfaces, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the lead surveying interface with HS2 Ltd, design teams, JV partners, local authorities and other stakeholders.

• Provide technical advice, risk insight and reporting to project leadership and external partners.

Digital & Innovation

• Drive improvements in digital construction, automation, survey technologies and integrated data workflows.

• Promote efficient surveying methods and best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, support and mentor surveying and site engineering teams.

• Promote professional development, training and accreditation, including CICES and RICS.

• Support knowledge-sharing and industry best practice.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience

• Extensive senior-level engineering surveying experience on major civil infrastructure projects, including developing and managing Survey Control Networks.

• Experience delivering high-speed rail and/or slab track works.

• Leadership experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major JV (desirable)

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of engineering surveying, digital workflows and technical standards.

• Strong understanding of UK rail regulations. Knowledge of HS2 requirements and Network Rail standards are desirable.

• Good understanding of the commercial, legal and technological factors affecting major infrastructure delivery.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties