Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Trainee Utility Surveyor
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Trainee Utility Surveyor
Glasgow
£28,000 - £30,000 + Door to Door Pay + Van + Fuel Card + iPad + Bonus + Training + Career Progression
Are you a Graduate in Geography, Geology, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or a related discipline looking to kickstart your career in Utility Surveying?
- Do you enjoy working outdoors, travelling to different sites and learning from experienced professionals?
- Are you looking for a company that will invest in your training, qualifications and long-term career progression?
On offer is the opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking surveying specialist, providing high-accuracy spatial, geophysical and environmental data to support engineering design, construction planning and asset management across a variety of sectors. The company uses industry-leading technologies including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetic Location (EML), 3D laser scanning, LiDAR, UAV data capture and precision GNSS to deliver accurate and reliable survey solutions for complex environments.
In this role, you will work alongside experienced Senior Utility Surveyors, gaining hands-on training in underground utility mapping and learning to operate industry-leading equipment such as GPR, EML and GNSS systems. You will assist with site-based surveys across a range of infrastructure, construction and engineering projects, collecting and processing accurate utility data, while developing the technical skills and industry knowledge required to progress into a fully qualified Utility Surveyor. The role is primarily site-based, working Monday to Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm), with occasional overnight stays required as projects demand.
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This role would suit a recent Graduate in Geography, Geology, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or a related discipline looking to start a career in Utility Surveying and enjoys working outdoors in a hands-on role.
The Role:
- Assist Senior Utility Surveyors on a wide range of utility mapping projects.
- Learn to operate industry-leading survey equipment including GPR, EML and GNSS technology.
- Carry out site surveys and collect accurate underground utility data.
- Receive full training and mentoring to become a qualified Utility Surveyor.
- Work across a variety of construction, infrastructure and engineering projects throughout the UK.
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The Person:
- Degree in Geography, Geology, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or a related discipline.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Commutable to Glasgow.
Reference: BBBH26013A
Keywords: Trainee Utility Surveyor, Utility Mapping, Underground Utilities, GPR, EML, GNSS, Land Surveying, Geospatial Data, Topographic Surveys, Civil Engineering, Geography Graduate, Geology Graduate, Field Surveying, Site Surveys, Survey Equipment, Construction, Infrastructure, Full Training, Career Progression, Glasgow
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