Power & Nuclear - Engineering/Land Surveyor - Cumbria

Engineering/Land Surveyor

Initial 12 Month Contract

Cumbria

Our Client has a requirement for an Engineering/Land Surveyor, who will be required to work on a 12 month contract basis in Cumbria.   

Job Description:

• Undertake specialist high precision surveying and setting out duties as assigned as prioritised by Lead Surveyor to meet project requirements.
• Liaise and work with Engineering, Construction and Client team’s responsible installation of plant and equipment, including Civil, Mechanical, Ventilation and Piping systems.
• Undertake as-built surveys and produce related reports and drawings for structures, plant and (mechanical) equipment feeding into lifetime quality documentation.
• Maintain and extend survey control system to facilitate progressive evolution of plant.
• Provide technical support to the project as subject matter expert on Surveying and setting out related matters.
• Coach, mentor and develop less experienced surveyors / engineers to teach practicable survey / best practice techniques for setting out.
• Take charge of survey equipment and ensure project quality assurance processes are fully complied with.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm safety requirements in order to work safely with various teams and stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Qualifications 

The role requires an experienced individual armed with the following in order to survey and set-out complex systems:

• Degree or HND qualification with at least 2 years’ experience in the field of structural/land/engineering surveying.
• Experience/working knowledge of modern surveying systems including geodetic & geospatial engineering and setting out of high precision systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure.
• Demonstrates an understanding for project schedules, inter dependent activities, that facilitate survey prioritisation and timely delivery.
• Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his / her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Engineering Surveyors is desirable but not mandatory.
• A valid CSCS card is a requirement for this role.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, LSS and Leica Survey Equipment.
• Good knowledge of BIM is desirable.

At Talascend we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Engineering/Land Surveyor’s looking for new employment.

Talascend is a First Recruitment Group company.