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Land / Utility Surveyor

Land Surveyor

North West Region

Permanent

Salary from £27,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

The Client

Our client is a fast-growing Geospatial and Engineering company based in the North of England with offices in both the Northeast and Northwest. With a reputation for high-quality surveys and setting out across the UK.

The Role

They are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced surveyor to join their growing team. You will have the exciting opportunity to undertake a variety of different survey tasks including topographical, engineering, monitoring, laser scanning, engineering and UAV surveys across the Northwest all using the latest surveying technology available.

  • Carry out a variety of surveys including land and topographical surveys.

  • Assist the Senior Surveyors developing best practice methods.

  • Ensure that all survey equipment is maintained and well kept.

  • Deliver to company policies, procedures and best practices.

    Experience

  • A suitable qualification in Surveying, Engineering, Geography or similar subject

  • A minimum of three years experience as an Engineering Surveyor or similar

  • Experience in the use of modern surveying equipment such as GNSS receivers, Total Stations and 3D Laser Scanners (Ideally Trimble)

  • Experience or appreciation of Surveys Standards, and QA Procedures

  • Ability to process own surveys using N4ce, LSS, Trimble Business Centre, AutoCAD or similar

  • Full driving licence and willing to travel to sites nationwide as required

  • Right to Work in the UK

    Benefits

  • 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your birthday

  • Company Vehicle

  • On-going career development and training

  • The opportunity to be part of a growing company with excellent support networks

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