Topographical Surveyor - Reading, Berkshire

South East England

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Vacancy title
Topographical Surveyor - Reading, Berkshire
Function(s)
Engineering, Quantity Surveying
Contract type
Full time permanent
Region
South East England
Location(s)
Reading
Description

MSPS provides an outsourced managed service for land/topographical, measured building and underground surveying to a major defence contractor Client.

The Managed Service is designed to align with the RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) guidance for measured survey of land, buildings and utilities.

We require a Topographical Surveyor to work within our current surveying team, based on our clients site(s)

Job/Role Purpose:    

A member of the Professional Services Framework Team reporting to and supporting the Survey Manager.  Responsibility for providing measured survey of land, buildings and utilities.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

  • Provide a professional surveying service to internal / external customers; gathering and verifying topographic and utility asset data using new mobile or traditional topographical survey techniques.
  • Process 3rd party survey data for inclusion into the corporate asset management systems
  • Review data returned from projects and other surveys against corporate specifications
  • Work with the Senior Topographical Surveyor regarding survey specifications, tender assessments and support to all aspects relating to survey on site
  • Understand and apply own responsibilities with regard to the Company’s Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

Qualifications: 

Degree, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in topographic/land survey  

Knowledge: 

  • Fundamental knowledge of survey data production principles and drawing output using AutoCAD
  • Extensive understanding of Leica Viva and 1200 series GPS (Global Positioning System) and Total Station equipment as well as Leica / Faro Laser Scanners and Digital Levels
  • In depth understanding of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and their application to data capture and mobile mapping systems
  • Understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in relation to survey and relevant data types

Experience:

  • Working with defined Surveying processes and software n4ce / Leica GeoOffice / Leica Cloudworx.
  • Cat & Genny RD8000 or similar
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD based products/GIS Software
  • Survey experience in land and building surveying, with experience of utilities surveying desirable
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary survey environment

Skills: 

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good time and people management skills
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • IT proficient, requiring ability to effectively operate the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Attention to detail with pride in output quality and presentation

Special Requirements:

  • Nationality:   UK Nationals only (no dual citizenship)
  • Security Clearance:  Preferred with existing SC clearance, but must be willing   to complete security clearance up to DV level.
  • To be fit and able to work on a nuclear licensed site
  • Full UK driving license and own transport

 

 

    


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