Field Highway Data Collection Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Salary Reviews

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

EAP 24/7

24/7 GP Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Welcome Pack

Job summary

Kiwa CMT is seeking a Highways Data Collection Technician to survey highway assets and perform structural testing across the UK. You will collect, verify and record asset data, using handheld devices and GPS, and travel to client sites with potential overnight stays.

The role requires field-based work, independent driving, and strong planning and communication to deliver accurate records and meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar field-based role such as highway assets, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Hold a Full UK Valid driving license.
• 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.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and compliance.
• Good planning and organisational skills to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate reporting, record-keeping 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 will be provided on Kiwa's specialist testing equipment.
• Accurately record and upload survey and testing data to client systems.
• Use and maintain equipment and company vehicles with all 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

Full UK driving license

Field-based experience

Work independently

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Health and safety compliance

Planning and organisation

Attention to detail

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Kiwa CMT is seeking a Highways Data Collection Technician to survey highway assets and perform structural testing across the UK. You will collect, verify and record asset data, using handheld devices and GPS, and travel to client sites with potential overnight stays.

The role requires field-based work, independent driving, and strong planning and communication to deliver accurate records and meet client needs.