Survey Technician(Civils)

Hextra Limited is a leading engineering surveyor specialising in land, measured building and underground utility surveys as well as monitoring and site engineering schemes. We are looking to appoint a Trainee Land Surveyor to join Hextra ltd’ experienced land and measured building surveying team.

You will work on exciting and varied topographical and measured building surveying projects, learning to conduct surveys on site using innovative technology and how to process data in the office.

We offer an interesting career with excellent opportunities to progress your career within the geomatics sector. The ideal candidate will have an interest in outdoor activities and passion for a career as a surveyor.

This is a full-time role with office hours of Monday to Friday from 8.00 – 4.30, however site hours will vary so overtime and occasional weekend working will be required.

Responsibilities

As a Survey Technician (Civils), you will:

Work on site with experienced surveyors, conducting land & measured building surveys using innovative technology and processing data in the office
Undertake on-the-job training and earn whilst you learn
Gain invaluable knowledge and skills from experienced surveyors
Set up surveying instruments, record data and providing logistical support to Surveyors
Undertake tasks within the office environment to assist with project completion e.g. processing surveying data, instrument checks, organising and loading equipment, data input
Maintain survey instruments to a high working standard and ensuring its fit for purpose
Attend and contribute effectively to training and development days to assist your progression through the program
Follow Hextra Limited health and safety policies and procedures and promote a high standard of health, safety and welfare in the workplace and to members of the public while onsite

Requirements

A keen interest in outdoor activities or previous experience working outside
A minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths & English to Grade C level/ Grade 4
Candidate must be over 18 years of age due to the regular overtime worked over 40 hours per week and employment law regulations
Passionate about pursuing a career in surveying
Good practical and problem-solving skills
Logical thinker with an ability to deal with figures
Ability to work successfully as part of a team
Able to demonstrate and understand the importance of health and safety at work
Willing to travel regularly with some overnight stays to complete projects
Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
Able to commute to our Nottingham office
Right to work in the UK

To apply for this position, please send your CV to info@hextrauk.com