Land Surveyor

The Survey Association; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading survey firm is seeking a Land Surveyor to support Senior Surveyors in executing various survey projects in Gloucester. This role involves managing survey teams, conducting topographical and utility surveys, and working outdoors in all conditions. The ideal candidate has at least a year of surveying experience, strong communication skills, and is enthusiastic about learning. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Surveyor.
• Experience conducting topographical surveys.
• Desire to learn on the job and maintain a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Undertake topographic/utilities/mobile mapping surveys.
• Manage survey teams onsite.
• Mentor and train less experienced team members.
• Production of CAD Drawings from Survey Data.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Flexibility

Technical difficulty resolution

Education

Qualification in a surveying related discipline

Tools

Robotic Total Stations

GNSS

CAD software

Job description

Overview

LAND SURVEYOR ROLE SPECIFICATION: Supporting Senior Surveyors and Project Managers in delivering a variety of survey projects. You will plan and execute small to medium jobs, managing timescales, problem-solving, and escalating issues when needed. Strong communication skills are essential for briefing site teams and liaising with clients. Typical tasks include topographic, utility, mobile mapping, laser scanning, and office data processing. The role requires flexibility in working hours, regular travel, overnight stays, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for undertaking topographic/utilities/mobile mapping surveys
• Total station and GPS/GNSS observations
• Management of survey teams onsite
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties that may arise
• Mentor and train less experienced team members as and when required
• Management and maintenance of survey equipment
• Production of CAD Drawings from Survey Data
• Assistance in the overall development of the survey department
• Adherence to Company manuals and processes
• Ensure QA/QC Compliance

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Being fully aware of and actively complying with Munnelly Group’s policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities.
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude always respecting fellow Team Members.
• Play an active role in the leadership of the business inspiring a team centred culture of excellence and high performance.
• Keep equipment and your work area clean and tidy as far as reasonably possible.
• Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.
• Initiating continuous improvement in your own areas of responsibility and feedback on own performance, in one to ones and PDR’s. This list should not be regarded as exhaustive, and the role holder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Previous experience working as a Surveyor (minimum 1 year)
• Experience carrying out topographical surveys
• Experience of using Robotic Total Stations & GNSS
• A suitable qualification in a surveying related discipline advantageous
• Experience using CAD software
• A good team player with excellent communications skills
• A desire to learn on the job and have a can-do attitude