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Ref: VA143 Head Office - Harpenden Full time Permanent

If you are a driven and seasoned Surveyor with Laser Scanning, Topographical and MBS experience, and find yourself looking for more from your future, a well-established and growing company like Plowman Craven can offer that; keep reading. We are currently seeking a Surveyor to join our very busy Property Development team.

If you are interested in the position and you are successful after interview stages, we will work with you and educate you with the skills required to get where you want!

Primary Purpose

Your primary purpose involves hitting the ground running and performing the variety of surveys required to fulfil projects at the highest standards that Plowman Craven have been known for, over the past 60+ years!

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct all surveying tasks given to you by the Lead Surveyor, meeting all required Company standards, such as quality and health and safety.
  • Lead and successfully deliver smaller projects and aspects of larger projects independently or in conjunction with other surveyors in the team.
  • Work flexibly, including occasional night work and work away from home when required.
  • Take ownership of assigned elements of projects, including logistics and as part of the team take action to support success in other phases.
  • Ensure that projects are delivered to the Lead Surveyor at the appropriate level of quality and in a ‘client ready’ format.
  • Take responsibility for managing project data, following company protocols from collection to final delivery.
  • Work as part of a team to get projects over the line following company best practice.
  • Pro-actively report on progress of work to the project team, ensure that the required deadlines are met, and project costs remain within budget.
  • Coordinate and communicate with other project teams on site including subcontractors.

What We Offer

  • Generous salary package.
  • Mentoring that helps shape your future.
  • A genuinely collaborative environment where you can thrive.
  • Join a part employee-owned company.
  • Company laptop and work phone.
  • Hybrid working: Site work, office and home-based.
  • Company led wellbeing and social events.

What We Require From You

  • Seasoned surveyor (3+ years) with experience in:
    • MBS
    • Topographical surveys
    • Laser scanning
  • Organisational skills.
  • Professional, confident, and self-motivated.
  • Dynamic and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to be flexible with location and working hours.

About Us

Plowman Craven is a renowned surveying and geospatial company, distinguished for its expertise in providing cutting-edge measurement and imaging solutions. With a rich history spanning over 60 years, we have established ourselves as a leader in the field, delivering precise and comprehensive geospatial data to a diverse range of industries. Our commitment to innovation and advanced technology has earned us a reputation for excellence in areas such as environmental planning, land surveying, laser scanning, BIM, floor flatness and aerial mapping. Our unwavering dedication to accuracy and client-centric consultancy solutions has solidified our position as a trusted partner for projects of all scales and complexities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and shall take additional measures to support any candidate who needs assistance with the recruitment process.

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Benefits of working at Plowman Craven

Plowman Craven is a great place to work, where we alwaysattract,developand retainhigh calibre individuals. Fromcompetitive salariestopensionsandcareer development, let us show you some of the benefits in working for one of thepremier surveying companiesin the UK.

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