Senior Track Monitoring Surveyor

Posted 19 January 2026
Salary £40k - 65k per year
LocationChelmsford
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000063787

Job description

Are you a Rail Surveyor with experience in track monitoring looking to step into a management role?
 
Do you have experience in processing survey data, including survey control, and preparing CAD drawings?
 
Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE + circa £5000 car allowance
Location: Chelmsford office (around 50-60%) and various sites across London and the South East (40-50%).
Benefits for Senior Track Monitoring Surveyor:
·Car allowance circa £5000
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Healthcare benefits via salary sacrifice
·Pension scheme
·Overtime available
 
You'll be joining a specialist survey and monitoring company at the forefront of the UK's rail industry. Due to significant growth and winning new frameworks with major clients, they are expanding their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business that is becoming increasingly busy.
 
As the new Senior Track Monitoring Surveyor, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of survey data, acting as the technical lead for a team of four to six engineers. Your day-to-day will involve processing data, managing project logistics, scheduling teams and equipment, and providing crucial on-site support, which will include some night and weekend work typical of the rail sector.
 
If you have at least five years of industry experience, particularly within a rail P-Way environment, and are proficient in processing survey control and preparing CAD drawings, this could be the perfect next step for your career. This role is ideal for a professional who is ready to take on more responsibility and lead a team to success.
 
Requirements for Senior Track Monitoring Surveyor:
·Minimum 5 years' experience in a surveying role.
·Expertise in processing survey data, including survey control.
·Proficiency in preparing CAD drawings.
·Experience within the rail sector (P-way/track).
·A valid PTS card, or the experience to renew it.
·A degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
·Chartership with RICS or ICES would be a significant advantage.
·Previous experience managing or leading a team.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Track Monitoring Surveyor for a company that has a strong work bank, and will assist you with your career progression!
 
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to me at brooke.stell@carringtonwest.com or call me on 02394314914.