Land Surveyor - Aspect (a SOCOTEC company)

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Irvine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in Irvine is seeking a talented Land Surveyor to conduct essential topographical and construction surveys across Scotland. The role requires experience with total stations and GPS equipment, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD. The candidate should have a detail-oriented approach and a full UK driving licence. In return, the company offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including 25 days holiday and an electric car scheme, highlighting their commitment to employee development.

Benefits

25 days holiday with the option to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying, with strong knowledge of equipment and standards.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Desirable experience with survey processing software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographical and construction surveys using advanced equipment.
• Process survey data and create reports.
• Engage with clients to ensure project specifications are met.
• Supervise Junior Surveyors and Technicians.
• Collaborate with Utility and Hydrographic Survey teams.

Skills

Experience in land surveying

Knowledge of survey standards

Total station/GPS equipment operation

Proficient in AutoCAD

Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Education

ProQual Level 3 Certificate in Land Surveying

Tools

Survey processing software

Job description

Land Surveyor

Are you a skilled Land Surveyor seeking an exciting new opportunity? Join our dynamic team at our Irvine office, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive topographical and construction survey projects across Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Land Surveyor to play a vital role in supporting critical infrastructure and development projects. You'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive topographical, boundary, and construction surveys across urban, rural, and industrial environments throughout the UK, utilising advanced total stations, GPS equipment, levels, and laser scanning technology on projects ranging from small residential developments to major infrastructure schemes. You'll work closely with our engineering and construction teams and be a key part of delivering accurate and precise survey operations that ensure project success and safety.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting topographical and construction surveys using cutting-edge equipment
• Processing survey data and generating reports that meet client specifications
• Engaging with clients and ensuring project requirements are met
• Supervising and mentoring Junior Surveyors and Technicians
• Working closely with Utility and Hydrographic Survey teams on multi-disciplinary projects

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in land surveying, with knowledge of survey standards and total station/GPS equipment operation
• Understanding of AutoCAD and survey data processing software
• ProQual Level 3 Certificate in Land Surveying (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Experience with survey processing software (desirable, but training provided)
• A detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with problem-solving skills

Location

Candidates must live within (or be willing to relocate to) a commutable distance of the company’s offices in Irvine.

About Aspect

With over 25 years of experience, Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd is a trusted name in chartered surveying, delivering high-quality services across the UK and internationally. We utilise the latest survey technology and adhere to RICS regulations, with accreditations from RICS, The Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors, and The Hydrographic Society.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success?

We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations