Topographical Surveyor

Moon Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Moon Recruitment is seeking a skilled Topographical Surveyor to join our growing survey team. The role covers diverse projects across the UK, from initial site observations to data processing and CAD production.

You will use Total Station and GNSS/GPS equipment, set out survey control, collect field data, and contribute to survey reports. Travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Topographical Surveyor.
• Experience in topographical surveys and field data collection.
• Proficiency with Total Station and GNSS/GPS equipment.
• Experience processing survey data and producing CAD drawings.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking topographical and measured building surveys.
• Carrying out site observations, measurements and data collection.
• Setting out survey control and establishing site coordinates.
• Processing and checking survey data; producing 2D CAD drawings.
• Assisting with survey reports and deliverables; QA/QC across work.

Skills

Topographical surveying

Measurement & data collection

QA/QC procedures

Site observations

Team mentoring

Education

Surveying qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Total Station

GNSS/GPS equipment

CAD drafting software

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYOR

Location: Various locations based around UK

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Vehicle + Benefits

Are you an experienced Topographical Surveyor looking for your next opportunity?

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Topographical Surveyor to join our growing survey team, working across a diverse range of projects and sectors.

You will work alongside Surveying Managers and Project Managers to plan and deliver accurate, high-quality topographical surveys, from initial site observations through to data processing and CAD production.

What you'll be doing

• Undertaking topographical and measured building surveys
• Carrying out detailed site observations, measurements and data collection
• Using Total Station and GPS/GNSS surveying equipment
• Setting out survey control and establishing site coordinates
• Collecting accurate field data and ensuring survey information is complete
• Processing and checking survey data
• Producing 2D CAD drawings from survey data
• Assisting with the preparation of survey reports and deliverables
• Identifying and resolving technical issues encountered on site
• Maintaining and managing survey equipment
• Ensuring QA/QC procedures are followed across all survey work
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced members of the survey team
• Contributing to the continued development of the survey department

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Topographical Surveyor
• Strong practical experience carrying out topographical surveys
• Confident using Total Station and GNSS/GPS equipment
• Experience processing survey data and producing CAD drawings
• Good understanding of survey control, coordinates and site measurement
• A surveying-related qualification would be advantageous
• Experience with utility surveying or GPR would be beneficial, but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong communication skills and a professional, proactive approach

Why join?

• You’ll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects across multiple sectors, developing your technical expertise while working alongside an experienced survey team.
• We’re looking for someone who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality survey information, enjoys working in the field and wants to play an active role in the continued growth of the survey department.