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Trainee Utility Surveyor

Vision Survey
Stafford
5 months ago
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Come join the team as a Trainee Utility Surveyor in our growing business, along with exciting opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects.

Ambition and innovation is at the heart of the company, and we are committed to investing in our people, technology, and processes. If it is above or below the ground we can survey it, and support clients, designers and contractors throughout the lifecycle of projects.

With offices in the Midlands & South-East, we are continuously developing and expanding our team. Our Vision is to be the number one supplier of Engineering and Utility Services in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Working with modern survey methods and survey devices such as total stations, GPS, laser scanners, drones and data collectors.
  • Accurately and consistently record underground utility assets and manhole inspection reports, along with above ground topographical surveying.
  • Work with your surveying mentor as their assistant to completed surveys in line with Vision Survey, RICS and industry PAS 128 standards.
  • Building and maintaining client relationships ensuring we deliver to our client’s expectations.
  • Assisting with detailed field and office surveying assignments.
  • Checking the quality of information collected on site, and the successful transition to deliverables.
  • Ensure that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.

Requirements

  • This can be a fast-paced environment that changes quickly, so candidates need to be able to adapt to change and prioritising workloads.
  • We want somebody who can multi-task, be adaptable and become a valuable member of our team.
  • Flexibility to travel to our sites nationwide with own means of transport.
  • Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a team and deal with clients on site.
  • Hold a clean and full manual driving license

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries (DOE)
  • Flexible working options post probation
  • Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships
  • Pension Scheme
  • Health Insurance (Vitality)
  • Life Insurance
  • IT & Phone Package
  • Social events throughout the year eg Annual General Meeting, Summer Event, and Christmas Event
  • Continuous on-the-job training and development

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief. We are a culture that celebrates success on merit.

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