Topographical Surveyor

Base: Drumclog/Strathaven with Nationwide Travel

The QTS Group is one of the UK’s leading infrastructure, engineering and training organisations. A topographical surveyor is required to join the Civils team and a growing survey team at QTS, based at Drumclog.

If you want to build a career with one of the UK’s leading rail contractors, providing specialist services in vegetation management, drainage service, fencing, training, civil engineering, earthworks, geotechnical services, industrial rope access and specialist plant fleet hire, then apply now.

The QTS Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE

• Good organisational skills An understanding of surveying theory
• Competent in using Total Station (Leica would be preferred but not limited to), Manual Levels, GPS Kits, Laser Levels etc.
• Understanding of techniques of topographical surveying, setting up control networks, traversing, etc
• Experience in setting out civil engineering works and willing to take on responsibilities of a setting out engineer when required on our projects.
• Must have experience in reading drawings and interpreting information.
• Good attention to detail when surveying and setting out.
• Computer literate – Microsoft office packages, spreadsheets, word documents etc.
• Experienced in the use of Autocad and LSS software to process works would be an advantage.
• Being efficient in carrying out track monitoring – from the initial setup of base readings right through to calculating final coordinates to produce an excel spreadsheet and emailing to clients.
• Experience working in UK engineering/rail industry (preferred but not essential).
• Must be prepared to work night shift and away from home from time to time.

So, if you think you have what it takes to join us, please send your application and CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button now.

QTS Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.