Are you an ambitious school or college leaver in Leeds (or surrounding areas), on the lookout for a great opportunity where you will develop your skills and build a career in surveying? Look no further…
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Trainee Utility Surveyors to join our integrated survey, geophysics and utility mapping department, with apprenticeship placements potentially available for suitable candidates.
- Full UK driving licence is required
- Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Location: Predominantly based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with occasional travel to project sites throughout the UK.
Job type: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: Starting salary based on age and experience
Met Consultancy Group is a well-established multidisciplinary business providing geospatial surveying, geophysics and utility mapping services across the UK.
Benefits include:
- Enrolment on our Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) Approved Development Scheme, where appropriate.
- ICES membership fees paid, where applicable.
- On-the-job training in software, hardware, survey techniques and health and safety.
- Opportunity to obtain qualifications in utility mapping and/or land surveying following a suitable probationary period and satisfactory performance. Apprenticeship opportunities may also be available for suitable candidates.
- First aid training.
- Workplace pension scheme..
- Childcare Voucher contributions
- Basic healthcare package.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Enrolment on an employee discounts and rewards scheme.
Role Description
The successful candidate will learn how to use…
- GPS and total stations.
- CAD and processing software.
- Electromagnetic location equipment.
- Ground penetrating radar.
… and the role involves learning how to:
- Work safely across a range of domestic, commercial and industrial sites.
- Carry out utility surveys, including working to PAS128 specifications.
- Work as part of a field-based team undertaking utility and geophysical surveys.
- Use electromagnetic detection equipment and ground-penetrating radar to locate buried features.
- Process data and prepare AutoCAD drawings and reports for clients.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a reliable, motivated individual with a genuine interest in developing a career in utility surveying.
The successful candidate should be:
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic about learning.
- Comfortable working outdoors, as much of the early training will take place on live sites.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from experienced surveyors.
- Willing to develop the knowledge and confidence needed to carry out survey tasks under supervision.
- Aware of the importance of producing accurate, high-quality work within agreed timescales.
- Willing to learn and follow our health and safety procedures and quality and environmental management systems.
- Able to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
- Flexible regarding working hours where project requirements make this necessary.
- Able to demonstrate good attention to detail, problem-solving skills and a positive attitude to work.
Previous experience of utility surveying, topographical surveying, construction, CAD or survey equipment would be helpful, but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, a minimum of two A Levels, or an equivalent relevant vocational qualification.
- GCSEs or equivalent in English and mathematics, with a science subject desirable.
- A full UK driving licence.
- The right to live and work in the UK, with good written and spoken English.
- A high level of motivation and a genuine ambition to build a long-term career in utility mapping and surveying.
- The ability to follow instructions, work carefully and develop technical skills through practical training.
A relevant degree or previous industry experience is not required for this trainee role.
How to apply
If you are interested in developing a career in utility surveying, please send your CV together with a covering letter and any other supporting documents to: cv@metconsultancygroup.com
Footnote:
Website: www.metconsultancygroup.com
Met Consultancy Group is a group of companies based in Leeds with a recognisable brand and very good reputation throughout the UK for providing quality surveys to a range of end user clients. We have attained UKAS accredited certification to ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 for the group Integrated Management System (IMS) and are SSiP certificated. We are also Gold-level members of Constructionline
Our aim is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexuality, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age. Selection criteria and procedures are kept under review to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.