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Land Surveyor

Twyford, Buckinghamshire
3 days ago
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About The Role
EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.
 
We're looking for a Land Surveyor to join our team based in Calvert.
 
In this role, you will be supporting Senior Land Surveyor in establishing and maintaining the site survey control network to report and validate different construction stages. You will be responsible for undertaking land/topographic/hydrographic/measured building surveys, using a variety of specialist equipment and technology, such as robotics and 3D scanners.
 
Key part of this role is to analyse the data using plans, maps, charts and software such as AutoCAD, Trimble Business Centre, StarNet, N4ce, Leica Infinity and GIS (geographic information systems) programs. You will prepare survey drawings with Senior Land Surveyor, presenting data to clients and writing reports. You will also coordinate with Site Engineers for the priority of the project regarding implementation, changes of plans or deviations, unusual activities or non-conformances rectification work and coordinate with construction team.
 
In addition, you will be responsible for setting out and as-built surveys, carrying out topographical and engineering surveys (Laser Scanner),  and manage registration and post processing of Point Cloud Data (including data extraction).
You will be also responsible for GNSS network surveying, precise traversing and precise levelling for breakdown from primary survey control and also overseeing and executing drone flight surveys.

About The Candidate
Key Skills and Qualifications:
HND/degree in Land Survey, or Geomatics, or equivalent.
Experience within a similar role
Excellent knowledge of Trimble and Leica total stations, levels (Leica LS15) and GNSS receivers.
Excellent AutoCAD skills to produce 2D and 3D drawings.
Proficient in using survey software like Trimble Business Centre, or Star
Net, N4ce, Leica Infinity.
GVC Drone qualification
Experience in preparing survey-related Method Statements and Risk Assessments (desirable).
Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
Solid report writing and compilation skills.

About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects.
EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today! In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.
Pre-employment checks:
It is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of the onboarding process).
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