Field Data Collector – Highway Asset Surveys

Kiwa UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4x salary

EAP 24/7

Job summary

Kiwa CMT is seeking a Highways Data Collection Technician to operate across the UK, carrying out highway asset surveys and structural testing work. You will work independently, travel between sites, and use GPS equipment for data capture, reporting findings to client systems.

The role offers hands-on field duties, full travel, and training on Kiwa's testing equipment, with a focus on safety and accurate data delivery to support essential highways data collection services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a field-based role such as highway assets, utilities or infrastructure.
• Hold a Full UK Valid driving license; you will travel to client sites.
• Able to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.
• Proactive health, safety and compliance mindset.
• Good planning and organisational skills to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate reporting and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway asset data collection surveys, identifying, recording and updating inventories of street lighting, illuminated signs, bollards, traffic signals and other highway infrastructure.
• Verify existing client asset inventories or create new records, capturing asset details, locations and component information using handheld data capture and GPS equipment.
• Undertake non-destructive structural testing of lighting columns. Full training provided on Kiwa's testing equipment.
• Accurately record and upload survey and testing data to client systems.
• Use and maintain equipment and company vehicles with due care.
• Build positive working relationships through regular communication with clients, colleagues and management.
• Represent Kiwa CMT professionally whilst working on customer sites.
• Travel to sites across the UK, including overnight stays where required.

Skills

Field-based work

Full UK Driving Licence

GPS data capture

Data recording

Communication skills

Tools

GPS equipment

Handheld data capture device

Job description

Kiwa CMT is seeking a Highways Data Collection Technician to operate across the UK, carrying out highway asset surveys and structural testing work. You will work independently, travel between sites, and use GPS equipment for data capture, reporting findings to client systems.

The role offers hands-on field duties, full travel, and training on Kiwa's testing equipment, with a focus on safety and accurate data delivery to support essential highways data collection services.