Topographical Surveyor

We are working with a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that now has a fantastic opportunity for a Topographical Surveyor to join their Rail team in York. Your job will be to undertake high accuracy rail surveys (and non-rail), installation of control networks, traversing, levelling, laser scanning and structure gauging. Role responsibilities: Assist in planning and managing survey resources for site works Comply with and assist in the fulfilment of all company quality and H&S principles Work to technical workscopes to achieve the targets set for delivery of projects to current engineering and safety standards within agreed timescales and budgets Advise on any innovations which may be brought in to improve the efficiency of survey operations Assist the Principal Surveyor in the development of clear technical workscopes for inclusion in work packages and ITT’s to other sub contractors. Mentoring and Coaching of Junior Staff within the Survey team Accountability for results – Takes responsibility for results and delivery. Consistent in achieving targets Transformation and change - Contributes positively to change, supports new ideas, raises some ideas of their own and able to contribute positively to the solution Customer focus - Interested in providing good customer service, and demonstrated by their work and the team performance. Proactively develop good internal and external client relationships Key skills/experience: Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or Surveyor (or equivalent) Familiarity with Trimble and Leica Survey Equipment Awareness of contract conditions Appreciation of safety implications of working practices and understanding of site responsibilities Good commercial awareness including programming and delivery to budgets/timescales Planning and executing - Can manage a number of activities, a long-term planner able to track & update & inform, identifies risks. Effectively manage subcontractors and develop subcontractor relationships Self development & developing others - Takes a positive view of own development and uses appropriate tools to support development. Looks to develop others in a positive manner and act as a mentor. Continuous improvement part of work ethos. Assist developing expertise of other team members. Networking – Makes use of contacts to support business goals on a consistent basis