Land Surveyor

Randstad Cpe London; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Freelance Land Surveyor for a short-term role at a construction site in Chipping Warden, UK. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing site survey control, conducting various surveys, and managing data analysis with advanced equipment like Trimble and AutoCAD. Candidates should possess an HND/degree in Land Survey or Geomatics and relevant experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role and values.
• Experience in preparing Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Must hold a valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain site survey control network.
• Undertake land, topographic, hydrographic, and measured building surveys.
• Prepare survey drawings and present data to clients.

Skills

Knowledge of Trimble total stations

Excellent AutoCAD skills

Good communication skills

Solid report writing skills

Proficient in Trimble Business Center

Education

HND/degree in Land Survey, Geomatics, or equivalent

Tools

Trimble total stations

GNSS receivers

3D scanners

Job description

About The Role

Our client is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We are seeking to recruit a Freelance Land Surveyor at our Chipping Warden site in Northamptonshire on a short term basis initially. Supporting the Senior Land Surveyor in establishing and maintaining the site survey control network in order to report and validate different construction stages. You will be responsible for undertaking land/topographic/hydrographic/measured building surveys, using a variety of specialist equipment and technology, such as robotics and 3D scanners. Analyzing data using plans, maps, charts and software such as AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center and GIS programs is an important part of this role. You’ll be required to prepare survey drawings with the Senior Land Surveyor, presenting data to clients and writing reports. You’ll coordinate with the Site Engineers for the priority of the project regarding implementation, changes of plans or deviations, unusual activities or non-conformances rectification work and coordinate with the consultant for Inspection & Approval. Setting out and as-built surveys. Carrying out Topographical and Engineering Surveys (Laser Scanner). You’ll need to manage the registration and post processing of Point Cloud Data. GNSS network surveying, precise traversing and precise levelling for breakdown from primary survey control and also managing Drones surveys for earthwork measures.

About The Candidate

Key Skills and Qualifications: HND/degree in Land Survey, or Geomatics, or equivalent. Experience within a similar role and with similar values. Experience in preparing survey-related Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Expert knowledge of Trimble total stations, levels and GNSS receivers. Excellent AutoCAD skills to produce 2D and 3D drawings. Good communication (both written and verbal) skills. Solid report writing and compilation skills. Proficient in using survey software like Trimble Business Center. You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle. Must have a valid CSCS card.