UAV Surveyor

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

UAV Surveyor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.

What will you do?

Ready to take your surveying career to new heights?

We're looking for a talented UAV Surveyor to join our growing Survey team, supporting Sizewell C through cutting-edge drone technology and geospatial data solutions. Working closely with the UAV Coordinator, you'll play a key role in delivering aerial surveys, inspections, mapping, data processing and digital survey outputs that support project delivery.

What you'll be doing

Conducting UAV operations for aerial surveys, inspections and mapping.

Planning and delivering safe, compliant drone missions.

Processing and analysing survey data using specialist software.

Producing maps, reports and visualisations for project teams.

Supporting construction and engineering teams with high-quality geospatial data.

Maintaining flight records, equipment logs and operational documentation.

What are we looking for?

Essential Criteria

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

Previous Survey Experience

Experience planning and collecting aerial survey data, with knowledge of terrestrial survey equipment such as GNSS and laser scanners.

Commercial Experience

Proven commercial experience within the built environment and a strong understanding of delivering survey services in a project-focused setting.

Certified UAS Pilot (A2 CofC, GVC, RPC-L1 or equivalent).

Experience with specialist survey and data processing software such as Pix4D, Cyclone 3DR, ArcGIS or QGIS.

Minimum 150 hours of commercial UAS operations.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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