Trainee / Junior Topographical Surveyor
Job Description
What you’ll be doing?
Gladman Developments are the UK’s most active and successful land promoter based in Congleton, Cheshire. We believe in using our expertise to partner with landowners to help them to realise the true potential of their land through its development for residential or residential led mixed-use development.
This role represents a great opportunity to work within our expert in-house technical team and alongside both the Land and Planning teams with the aim of promoting sites through the planning system. Working with our Senior Topographical Surveyors, you will be carrying out land surveys, processing data and producing topographical land survey drawings using specialist software. The role is both site and office based, and you will be required to work away from home as and when required.
Your duties will include:
Assist with field surveys to measure and map land features such as elevations, contours, drainage, vegetation, boundaries and structures using GPS, total station, and other surveying equipment.
Utilise data from a range of sources, such as aerial photography, satellite surveys and laser beam measuring systems.
Interpret data using maps, charts and plans.
To draft detailed topographical survey information (to be used by the project team, our consultants and developer clients).
Assist with set out details on site. Typically reinstating existing boundaries and new boundaries.
Investigate drainage systems. Lifting covers to measure inverts, pipe sizes and trace pipes where possible.
Think creatively to resolve practical planning and development problems.
Use computer-aided design (CAD), SCC survey software to process raw data and other IT software to interpret data and present information.
Keep up to date with new and emerging technology.
What you’ll need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
Knowledge of Autocad and survey software preferred but not essential as full training will be provided
Decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.
Good oral and written communication skills
Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Map work orientation skills (for work in the field)
Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and analysis.
Ability to conceptualise 2D and 3D information.
The applicant shall have a full UK driving licence as the role will require travel around the UK.
Our Company and Benefits
Gladman Developments are part of Barratt Redrow PLC. With over 30 years’ experience in achieving planning permissions, our team have years of professional experience and a wide range of industry contacts, from central government, local councils, professional consultants to major housebuilders.
We operate on a hybrid working basis, with dedicated office days and flexible start and finish times.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Gladman Developments and specifically for this role we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our benefits are fit to measure
Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle benefits
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.
Where you will be working: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1LB
