Geospatial Engineering Surveyor

Castle Surveys Ltd; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Pension scheme

Company vehicle or allowance

Career progression

Latest gear and kit

Owner-led firm

Job summary

Castle Surveys is seeking a Geospatial Engineering Surveyor to join our team in the UK. You will establish control, perform topographic surveys, and process results back in the office to deliver accurate data to clients.

You'll work across infrastructure and development projects, sometimes leading small jobs, with training available to grow into specialist areas like mobile mapping or drone surveys.

Qualifications

• At least a geomatics/geospatial qualification or related degree.
• Solid knowledge of survey control, coordinate systems and accuracy.
• Experience with topographic/engineering surveys on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• On-site surveying using total stations, GNSS and levels to client specs.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and levelling.
• Set out for construction and engineering works and monitor progress.
• Process data back in the office and deliver clear reports.
• Produce 2D/3D CAD drawings to client standards and QA records.
• Support RAMS and health & safety on site.

Skills

Total stations

GNSS

Levels

CAD AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

CSCS

Driving licence

Safety on site

Education

Geomatics degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

ReCap

Job description

Castle Surveys is an independent, multidisciplinary geospatial and land surveying company, headquartered in Ashby de la Zouch with offices in Manchester, London, Cheltenham and Scotland. We deliver everything in-house, with no subcontracting, and work to an ISO 9001 aligned management system.

Our work is genuinely varied. On any given week the team might be scanning a listed building, mapping a motorway corridor, surveying a reservoir bed, tracing buried utilities or setting out a data centre floor. That variety is exactly what makes this a brilliant place to build a surveying career.

The role

About Castle Surveys

Castle Surveys is an independent, multidisciplinary geospatial and land surveying company, headquartered in Ashby de la Zouch with offices in Manchester, London, Cheltenham and Scotland. We deliver everything in-house, with no subcontracting, and work to an ISO 9001 aligned management system.

Our work is genuinely varied. On any given week the team might be scanning a listed building, mapping a motorway corridor, surveying a reservoir bed, tracing buried utilities or setting out a data centre floor. That variety is exactly what makes this a brilliant place to build a surveying career.

The role

We're looking for a Geospatial Engineering Surveyor to join our team. You'll be the person on site making sure the data is right: establishing control, carrying out topographic surveys, setting out, then processing it all back in the office and delivering clear, accurate results to our clients.

It's a hands on role with real responsibility. You'll work across construction, infrastructure, highways, utilities, heritage and development projects, sometimes as part of a team and sometimes leading small jobs yourself.

And it doesn't stop there. Once you've got the core skills nailed, we'll train you in our specialist areas, so the role can grow with you.

Key responsibilities

On site

• Carry out topographic land surveys using total stations, GNSS and levels, capturing detail to the client's specification.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks, including traverses, GNSS control and precise levelling, tied to OS National Grid and Ordnance Datum Newlyn.
• Set out for construction and engineering works, from site grids, piles and foundations to roads, drainage and structures.
• Carry out as-built and monitoring surveys, and check work against design.
• Use 3D laser scanners for measured building and structure surveys, [CONFIRM, e.g. Leica RTC360].
• Plan your own site day: kit checks, calibration records, access and permits.

Back in the office

• Process and adjust survey data, including control network adjustments and GNSS post processing.
• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings to Castle Surveys and client standards.
• Write clear survey reports and control reports, including accuracy statements and QA records.
• Check your own work and colleagues' work as part of our ISO 9001 aligned QA process.

Health, safety and clients

• Work safely at all times, following RAMS, site rules and our Behavioural Safety Programme, and use your Stop Work Authority when needed.
• Contribute to RAMS for your jobs.
• Be the friendly, professional face of Castle Surveys on site, liaising with clients, site managers and engineers.
• Look after company vehicles and survey equipment.

Where the role can take you

The core surveying skills are the foundation. Once you're confident with them, you can move into one or more of our specialist areas, with training provided.

Mobile mapping

Capturing highways, rail and urban corridors at road speed with vehicle mounted LiDAR and 360° imagery, then processing and extracting design ready data.

Drone (UAV) surveys

Planning and flying photogrammetry and LiDAR missions over sites, quarries, roofs and infrastructure

CAA flyer ID, GVC, and flight training under our Operations Manual

Hydrographic surveys

Bathymetric surveys of reservoirs, rivers, canals and harbours from our survey boats, including multibeam and single beam work

HP SitePrint robotic layout

Printing building layouts directly onto slabs and floors for contractors, including data centre and commercial fit out projects

What you'll need

Essential

• At least [INSERT, e.g. 2] years' experience as a land, engineering or geospatial surveyor.
• Confident with total stations, GNSS and levels on site.
• Solid understanding of survey control, coordinate systems and survey accuracy.
• Experience of setting out on construction or engineering sites.
• Good working knowledge of CAD, ideally AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and survey processing software such as [INSERT, e.g. Leica Infinity, n4ce or LSS].
• Clear, accurate written reports.
• CSCS card, or willingness to get one.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and stay away when a job needs it.
• A careful, safety first attitude and pride in getting things right.

Desirable

• A degree, HNC or HND in geomatics, surveying, civil engineering or similar.
• Working towards, or holding, RICS or CICES chartered status.
• Experience with 3D laser scanning and point cloud software, such as Leica Cyclone or Autodesk ReCap.
• Any exposure to mobile mapping, drone surveys, hydrographic work or robotic layout.
• Rail (PTS), highways or utility survey experience.
• First aid or SSSTS qualifications.

What we offer

• A competitive salary, depending on experience.
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pool vehicle or allowance, fuel card,
• Pension scheme.
• Clear progression into specialist areas such as mobile mapping, drones, hydrographic surveying and HP SitePrint.
• The latest kit, from Leica instruments and scanners to mobile mapping systems and survey vessels.
• A friendly, owner led company where your work is noticed and your ideas are listened to.
• Toil System

Castle Surveys is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, and we're happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process; just let us know.