Reality Capture Technician

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm in Scotland is looking for a Reality Capture Technician to perform laser scanning and produce point cloud data. The successful candidate will engage with BIM and design teams to ensure accurate representations of existing site conditions. Responsibilities include pre-survey planning, processing data, and maintaining scanning equipment. This role requires skills in laser scanning technology and close collaboration within project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with laser scanning equipment, particularly Leica models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-based laser scanning using Leica reality capture equipment.
• Perform pre-survey planning, including risk assessments and scanning methodology.
• Process, register, and clean point cloud data using Leica Cyclone.
• Produce deliverables like point clouds and survey reports.
• Maintain, check, and calibrate Leica scanning equipment.

Tools

Leica Cyclone

RTS360

BLK series

P-Series

Job description

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Reality Capture Technician to undertake reality capture activities across a range of projects using the Leica family of laser scanners and associated digital survey tools. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate point cloud datasets, registering scan data, and supporting the integration of spatial information into BIM and asset management workflows. This role involves close collaboration with BIM teams, design teams, and project managers to ensure precise and consistent capture of existing site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site-based laser scanning using Leica reality capture equipment (e.g., RTC360, BLK series, P-Series), ensuring accurate and complete data collection.
• Perform pre-survey planning, including risk assessments, scanning methodology, and coordination with project teams to understand survey requirements.
• Process, register, and clean point cloud data using Leica Cyclone and other relevant software, ensuring accurate alignment and quality control.
• Produce deliverables including point clouds, TruView packages, 3D meshes, and survey reports in accordance with project standards and client requirements.
• Maintain, check, and calibrate Leica scanning equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines.