Lead Ground Surveyor (Rail)

First Military Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is partnering with a prominent company to hire a Lead Ground Surveyor across the UK. The role entails leading a survey team in conducting various surveying activities while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications. The position offers a competitive salary, a vehicle, and various benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least two survey software packages.
• Competent in operating survey equipment.
• Hold Sentinel competencies: PTS, COSS/SWL1.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of surveyors in conducting topographical surveys.
• Produce accurate survey data according to specifications.
• Act as Person in Charge for Safe Work Planning.

Skills

Survey methods

Team leadership

Data interpretation

Education

Membership in RICS / ICES

Tools

Total Station

Point Cloud Scanner

Laser Scanner

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

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First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business that is looking to recruit a Lead Ground Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth. The position can be located anywhere across the UK.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out topographical surveys, gather point cloud data, set out, monitor, and assist Ground Investigation works, utils, and drainage works.
• Perform surveys according to contract specifications or designer requirements.
• Lead a team of surveyors in conducting surveying activities.
• Produce accurate survey data for clients or designers.
• Act as Person in Charge for Safe Work Planning.
• Maintain all equipment, including survey tools, vehicles, and IT equipment, to a high standard.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Member of RICS / ICES or working towards Chartered Status.
• Competent in selecting survey equipment and operating tools such as:

Total Station, Point Cloud Scanner, Platform gauge, Laser Sweep, GPS – Static & VRS, Heights and staggers gauge, Automatic and digital levels, Laser Scanner, Gedo IMS, Gedo Rec.

• Good understanding of all survey methods, including mobile mapping, drone surveys, static scanning, LiDAR, IMS, Gedo Rec, Gedo Rec Scan, and their project suitability.
• Proficient in at least two survey software packages such as N4CE, Trimble Business Software / Leica GEO Office, AutoCAD / Microstation, Bentley Railtrack / MX Rail, with good knowledge of others.

• Ability to interpret and implement RICS and Network Rail surveying standards on-site.
• Capable of training surveyors in techniques like traversing, topographical and detailed surveying, levelling, gauging, GPS/GNSS operation, monitoring.
• Hold Sentinel competencies: PTS, COSS/SWL1.
• Additional competencies: First aid, CAT/Genny, CSCS.

Position Details:

• MB700: Lead Ground Surveyor (Rail)
• Location: UK Wide
• Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 + Vehicle
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension scheme, excellent career development opportunities