Topographical Surveyor

Moon Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Benefits

Job summary

Moon Recruitment seeks a skilled Topographical Surveyor to join our Leeds team on a permanent basis. You will conduct topographical surveys and measured building surveys, collect data on site, and produce CAD drawings from survey data.

The role requires handling Total Station and GNSS equipment, setting out coordinates, and contributing to reports and deliverables. You will work with an experienced team, travel as required, and support QA/QC procedures while mentoring junior colleagues to help

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in topographical surveys.
• Experience delivering topographical surveys and data.
• Comfort with Total Station and GNSS/GPS equipment.
• Experience processing data and CAD drawings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake topographical and measured building surveys.
• Carry out site observations, measurements and data collection.
• Use Total Station and GNSS surveying tools.
• Set out survey control and site coordinates.
• Collect and check field data for completeness.
• Process and verify survey data.
• Produce 2D CAD drawings from survey data.
• Assist with survey reports and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve on-site technical issues.
• Maintain and manage surveying equipment.
• Ensure QA/QC across survey work.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Topographical surveying

GNSS/GPS equipment

Field data collection

Site measurement

Education

Surveying qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Total Station

GNSS/GPS

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYOR

Location: Leeds, also looking in various other areas

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 + Vehicle + Benefits

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

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.