Land Surveyor

February 9, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Land Surveyor

Company: Morson Talent

Job description: As a Utility Surveyor, your role will involve supporting Senior Surveyors and Project Managers to conduct surveys in a variety of different environments. You should have the ability to plan and execute small to medium sized jobs, manage time scales, be able to adapt and problem solve, and know when to recognise and escalate problems up to senior team members. You must have good communication skills to enable you to brief your team members on site, and speak with clients where required. The types of survey tasks you will carry out include topographic, utility, laser scanning and office data processing. The sectors in which we specialise are rail and guided transport, highways and bridges, aviation and airside, estates and property, energy and utilities and environmental and marine.

Flexibility in working hours, the willingness to travel and to work outside in adverse weather conditions are all essential requirements of this role. This role will consist of 75% on site and 25% in the office.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for undertaking utility and topographical surveys, manhole lifting and assisting with the observations and measurements

Locating utilities via electromagnetic locators and ground penetrating radar

Total station and GPS/GNSS observations

Working with the latest technology – Stream UP

Create Utility Survey drawings and Reports

Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties that may arise, mentoring and training less experienced team members as and when required

Management and maintenance of survey equipment

Production of CAD Drawings from survey data and post processing of GPR Data in GREDHD and IQ Maps

Assistance in the overall development of the survey department and adherence to company manuals and processes

Ensure QA/QC Compliance

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Previous experience working as a Utility Surveyor (minimum 2 years)

Experience carrying out topographical surveys and of using Robotic Total Stations & GNSS

Use of GPR and Electromagnetic Locating techniques

A suitable qualification in a surveying related discipline advantageous

Experience using CAD software

Understanding of PAS128 Standards

A good team player with excellent communications skills, a desire to learn on the job and a can-do attitude

Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

BENEFITS INCLUDE
Health Shield Plan with access to a 24hr GP

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Half price gym membership at Bannatynes gym

Mobile phone contribution

Professional membership and development

Staying away allowances and daily tax-free allowances when working on site

5% employer pension contribution via salary sacrifice pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Relocation allowance where applicable

ADDITIONAL PAY
Annual bonus based on company performance

Weekend overtime available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings

Expected salary: £40000 per year

Location: Telford, Shropshire

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