Land Surveyor Technician
Job Description
Description
We are a leading engineering surveyor, looking to appoint a Land Surveyor Technician to join our experienced land and measured building surveying team in our Coventry office.
As a Land Surveyor Technician, you will complete small to medium scale land surveys to a high standard, and will be able to complete survey projects independently. The ideal candidate will have previous practical experience and technical knowledge of topographical surveying, including processing survey and CAD data.
You will be motivated to progress your career with Survey Solutions, and will have the unique opportunity to continue your professional development, undertaking training to learn measured building surveying, laser scanning, complex topographical surveys and setting out.
We will also consider candidates who are able to complete large scale topographical surveys and measured building surveys.
Requirements
The Person:
Previous experience working in the surveying industry (1-3+ years).
Previous experience completing small to medium scale topographical surveys independently
Experience processing raw survey data and CAD data to a high working standard
Experience and knowledge of traversing and GPS control networks
Technical knowledge and previous practical experience of topographical surveying, including experience using surveying equipment and software
Passionate about pursuing a long-term career with Survey Solutions and developing skills into other surveying disciplines
Able to work successfully as part of a team and independently
Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths & English to Grade C level/ Grade 4 level
Able to commute to our Coventry office.
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Benefits
A wide range of employee benefits including;
24 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing for years of service up to 30 days
Company sick pay
Life assurance
Company vehicle
Birthday gifts
Long service awards
Mental health & wellbeing schemes, including access to counselling and an employee assistance programme
Overtime
Refer a friend scheme – earn £250 for referring a friend to work for us & if they are hired!
Flexible working hours
Support to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) via our Approved Development Scheme.
Responsibilities:
As a Survey Technician, you will:
Complete small to medium scale topographical surveys independently and to a high standard
Work with and take instructions from the lead surveyor on large and complex surveying projects
Process survey data and CAD data to a high working standard
Demonstrate good competent knowledge of traversing and GPS control networks
Accurately set up surveying instruments, recording data and providing logistical support to other team members
Work effectively on projects with a trainee and junior surveyors and assist with their development by providing practical onsite experience
Undertake initial site inspections and complete dynamic risk assessments when attending survey sites, and ensure all the required safety measures are in place prior to commencing the work
Undertake training to learn measured building surveying, laser scanning, large complex topographical surveys and a basic knowledge of site engineering and setting out
About Survey Solutions:
Survey Solutions is a leading engineering surveyor specialising in land, measured building and underground utility surveys as well as monitoring and site engineering schemes. We have a network of ten offices with our teams of surveyors and engineers working on some of the UK’s major construction and infrastructure developments.
This is a full-time role with office hours of Monday to Friday from 9.00 – 5.30, however site hours will vary so overtime and occasional weekend working will be required.
