Reality Capture Technician

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm is looking for a skilled Reality Capture Technician based in Peterborough, UK. This role involves utilizing Leica laser scanners to produce accurate point cloud datasets and supporting BIM workflows. Candidates should have experience with laser scanning and strong ability to process and clean point cloud data. The successful applicant will work closely with design teams, ensuring precision in capturing existing site conditions, and will be responsible for maintaining scanning equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Leica laser scanning equipment is required.
• Proven skills in processing point cloud data, ensuring accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with BIM and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-based laser scanning ensuring accurate data collection.
• Perform pre-survey planning and risk assessments.
• Process and register point cloud data using relevant software.
• Produce deliverables like survey reports and 3D meshes.
• Maintain and calibrate Leica scanning equipment.

Skills

Laser scanning

Point cloud data processing

BIM collaboration

Survey methodology

Tools

Leica Cyclone

Leica RTC360

BLK series scanners

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.