Junior Geospatial Surveyor

Job description

Junior Geospatial Surveyor

Introduction

As one of the largest measurement survey companies in the UK, Plowman Craven provides a range of services to the property, rail and infrastructure markets. Our innovation, dynamic approach and commitment to delivering a flawless service is achieved by investing in and empowering our employees to push boundaries and reach new heights. Regardless of the size or complexity of a project, our clients trust us to provide a service that goes beyond their expectations.

Role Overview

As a Junior Surveyor in our Infrastructure team, you shall be supporting projects both in London and across the UK. You shall have exposure to a wide variety of work, focusing primarily on topographical surveys, primary and secondary control networks, engineering surveys, and wide-ranging civil infrastructure environments (highways, rail, utilities, and major developments).

What You'll Be Doing

• Support Lead and Senior Surveyors with on-site surveying activities, including topographical surveys, control networks, levelling and setting out
• Prepare, operate, maintain and calibrate surveying equipment, including Total Stations, GNSS receivers, levels and laser scanners.
• Assist with downloading, processing and reducing survey data to produce accurate 2D and 3D deliverables using CAD and survey software.
• Support the wider Infrastructure team with site preparation, survey control, access arrangements and general project delivery activities.
• Develop technical surveying knowledge and practical skills, learning new techniques and equipment to progress towards becoming a competent Infrastructure Surveyor.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site personnel and colleagues, ensuring survey requirements, technical standards and project deadlines are met.
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures, including PPE and site risk assessments, with flexibility to undertake occasional nights, weekends and UK-wide travel.

What We're Looking For

• Surveying experience or relevant qualifications (Surveying/Geospatial/Civil Engineering)
• Familiarity with CAD (AutoCAD, BricsCAD) and/or survey processing packages (e.g. n4ce) is d advantageous.
• Flexible with travel, working hours, and occasional night shifts/stay-aways.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
• Knowledge of survey disciplines (e.g. measured buildings, topo, rail, monitoring) is desirable.
• Experience with laser scanning, data processing, AutoCAD is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident with IT applications, including Microsoft packages.
• Genuine passion to build a carer in surveying

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harpenden

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No