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Role: Mapping & Consultancy – Junior GIS Surveyor/Geomatics Professional
About the Role
This is a chance to develop a professional career in mapping and consultancy, offering full support and training within a well-established survey team. You’ll handle diverse survey projects across the UK while contributing meaningfully and evolving your skills in a collaborative environment.
At SLR and Our Team
SLR’s Land Survey team delivers geomatic surveying nationwide, supporting industries including:
- Topographical surveying for minerals/waste operators
- Residential and commercial developers
- Civil, petrochemical, and power engineering firms
- Site surveys, setting-out, and design work
The team excels in bridging client needs with high-quality digital solutions, ensuring consistency and professionalism.
This team sits within our larger Geospatial & Data Solutions group, allowing growth in intersections of:
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- Data Science
- Software development
This integration expands workforce versatility and training opportunities.
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting a resourceful, self-starting individual to join either our Nottingham or Newcastle office. This role involves both office-based and site work (potentially UK-wide for up to one week per assignment).
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Key Requirements
- A full UK driving licence
- Software proficiency in Ordnance Survey mapping and online mapping tools
- Currently studying, or holding a degree, in Surveying or Geomatics
Responsibilities
- Assist surveyors in diverse UK fieldwork projects, adhering to project briefs and specifications
- Develop independence in project execution, progressing to full responsibility for delivering surveys as skills improve.
- Post-field tasks:
- Process and produce survey plans in LSS and AutoCAD
- Conduct volumetric calculations and generate technical reports
About You
Essential Skills/Experience
- 0–2 years of surveying experience, including use of:
- GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems)
- Total stations (surveying instruments)
- Proficiency with:
- AutoCAD
- LSS (Land Survey Software/London Surveyor’s Software)
- n4ce (optional)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Emotional attributes:
- Self-motivation and hard work
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Flexibility:
- Full-time UK driving licence
- Ability to work in challenging outdoor environments (difficult terrain, any UK location)
- Adaptability to volume-based workloads with demanding timelines
Desirable (but not essential) Additional Skills
- Processing data from Laser Scans (Register360)
- Drone data handling using DJI Terra or Pix4D
- Familiarity with QGIS
- Experience with RD8000 Radio Detection technology
- Drone piloting competence
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About SLR
SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Consultancy, specialising in:
- Assisting clients in achieving their sustainability goals
- Operating across 4000+ employees in 6 regions and 125+ countries
Core Values
- Collaborative team culture
- Supportive environment for continued professional growth
- Flexible and agile working, with hybrid/market-adaptive options.
Competitive Rewards
- Attractive salaries and pensions
- Comprehensive health, travel, and life insurance
- 25 annual leave days (flexible and augmented with bank holiday adjustments)
- Structured career pathway with regular performance reviews and progression.
Culture & Inclusion
SLR is a Disability Confident Employer and equal opportunities firm. Our commitment extends beyond legal compliance:
- ** Employee Networks & Global Councils** support diversity and inclusivity
- ** împotriva of under-represented groups**: Women, LGBTQI+, ethnic minority communities, neurodiverse individuals, and disabled/indentity communities
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