Assistant Surveyor - Birchwood & Manchester

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join the Surveying and Reality Capture team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality data for significant infrastructure projects while receiving comprehensive training to advance your career. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to work in diverse environments. This position offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive, outdoor-oriented setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Opportunities for funded studies

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and develop a career in a hands-on, outdoor setting.
• Willingness to travel to sites including time away from the regional office.
• Genuine interest in working in a site-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, high-quality data for major engineering schemes.
• Work on projects in Airports, Highways, Railways, Environmental, and Industrial Development.
• Receive structured on-the-job training and support for qualifications.

Skills

Good personal management

Time-keeping abilities

Technical curiosity

Flexibility to work in various environments

Education

Minimum GCSE grade A–C / 4–9 in Mathematics and English

Job description

Market Environmental

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join our Surveying and Reality Capture (Geomatics) team and help shape the future of infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK.

As an Assistant Surveyor, you will be at the heart of delivering accurate, high‑quality data that underpins major engineering schemes for clients like National Highways, The Environment Agency, and Local Authorities.

You will work on a variety of projects in sectors such as Airports, Highways, Railways, Environmental, and Industrial Development, using cutting‑edge technology including Laser Scanning, Drone Surveys, and Underground Utility Mapping. From day one, you will receive structured on‑the‑job training, and we’ll support your growth with opportunities for funded studies toward recognised qualifications.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build a career in a practical, outdoor, team‑based environment, where every day brings new challenges and the satisfaction of seeing your work make a real impact. If you are curious, motivated, and ready to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Education: Minimum GCSE grade A–C / 4–9 in Mathematics and English.
• Mindset: A strong desire to learn and develop your career in a hands‑on, outdoor setting.
• Skills: Good personal management and time‑keeping abilities.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work across diverse environments, including Highways, Rail, Environmental, Energy, and Property sectors.
• Mobility: A full UK driving licence and readiness to travel to site locations (including time away from the regional office).
• Technical Curiosity: Enthusiasm to learn industry‑standard survey equipment and processing software.
• Outdoor Focus: A genuine interest in working in a site‑based environment.

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are and champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

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As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices / projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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