Jobs, fresher vacancy - Trainee Land Surveyor • Berkshire

Company: Survey Solutions

Berkshire

Do you have the desire to pursue a career within Land Surveying? Are you looking for a role where you work outdoors with lots of variety? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.We are looking to appoint a Trainee Land Surveyor to join Survey Solutions’ experienced land and measured building surveying team, based in our Thames Valley office.Role Overview: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. You will follow the company’s structured training program and undertake on-the-job training lead by experienced surveyors, giving you the unique opportunity to earn whilst you learn.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.Responsibilities:As a Trainee Land Surveyor you will:Work on site with experienced surveyors, conducting land & measured building surveys using innovative technology and processing data in the officeUndertake on-the-job training and earn whilst you learnSet up surveying instruments, record data and providing logistical support to SurveyorsUndertake tasks within the office environment to assist with project completion e.g. processing surveying data, instrument checks, organising and loading equipment, data inputMaintain survey instruments to a high working standard and ensuring its fit for purposeAttend and contribute effectively to training and development days to assist your progression through the programFollow Survey Solutions 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 onsiteRequirementsThe Person:A keen interest in outdoor activities or previous experience working outsideA minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths & English to Grade C level/ Grade 4Candidate must be over 18 years of age due to the regular overtime worked over 40 hours per week and employment law regulationsPassionate about pursuing a career in surveyingGood practical and problem-solving skillsLogical thinker with an ability to deal with figuresAbility to work successfully as part of a teamAble to demonstrate and understand the importance of health and safety at workWilling to travel regularly with some overnight stays to complete projectsFull UK driving licence with access to own vehicleAble to commute to our Thames Valley office dailyRight to work in the UKBenefitsWhat we can offer you:24 days holiday, rising with length of service to 30 days + bank holidaysLife assuranceCompany sick payLong service awardsBirthday giftsHealth & wellbeing schemes, including a company wellbeing helplineRefer a friend scheme - receive a payment for referring a friend to work for us & if they are hired!Flexible working hoursEmployee Recognition SchemeTraining & Development:Ongoing support to complete our in-house trainingThe opportunity to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) via our Approved Development SchemeThe opportunity to develop key skills and competencies to succeed in a career as a Land SurveyorAbout Survey Solutions:Survey Solutions is a leading engineering surveyor specialising in land, measured building and underground utility surveys as well as monitoring and site engineering schemes. We have a network of ten offices with our teams of surveyors and engineers working on some of the UK’s major construction and infrastructure developments. This is a full-time role with office hours of Monday to Friday from 9.00 – 5.30, however site hours will vary so overtime and occasional weekend working will be required.