Trainee Building Surveyor

Job description

Aligra is currently recruiting for Trainee or Experienced Building Surveyor on behalf of our client, a leading provider of laser scanning and measuring data services to businesses of all sizes. Our client is known for exceeding client expectations and delivering an exceptional and efficient service on projects of varying sizes and complexities.

The role will involve undertaking topographical surveys, measured building surveys, verified views, and monitoring projects. Experience using Surveying Equipment & Scanners, as well as an understanding of AutoCAD processing software, would be beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the Lead Surveyor and Surveying Team to propose the most suitable technology and efficient methods to deliver projects to specification and within the agreed timeline.
2. Perform all surveying and technical aspects of a project in compliance with Company standards, including quality and health and safety regulations.
3. Take ownership of assigned project elements, including logistics, and support other phases of the project to ensure overall success.
4. Conduct land surveys to determine property boundaries, topography, and other relevant information.
5. Use surveying instruments and equipment to measure distances, angles, and elevations.
6. Prepare and maintain accurate field notes, records, and sketches.
7. Analyse survey data and create maps, plats, and reports.
8. Ensure compliance with surveying standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
9. Deliver projects to the Lead Surveyor in the desired quality and client-ready format.
10. Manage project data following company protocols from collection to final delivery.
11. Maintain flexibility in working hours and location, including occasional night work and travel away from home.
12. Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested.

What Do You Get?

1. An employee-owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees.
2. A vibrant, passionate, and collaborative working culture.
3. Opportunities for professional development and management training.
4. Competitive remuneration packages with performance-related bonuses.
5. Generous annual leave allowance.

You Must Have:

1. Proactive and effective communication skills.
2. Proficiency in written and spoken English.
3. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
4. Self-motivation and proactiveness.
5. Strong problem-solving skills.
6. Full UK manual driving license.
7. Strong understanding of IT applications.
8. Willingness to be flexible on work location and working hours.
9. Experience in an architectural or civil engineering background is ESSENTIAL.

Shifts & Pay

1. Starting salary of £26,000 dependent on experience.
2. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30, as well as some overtime.