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With one of the largest teams of chartered surveyors in the property sector, located in regional offices across the UK, we have a depth and breadth of experience, expertise and local knowledge to support our clients at every stage of property investment, ownership and occupation from acquisition to disposal.
Due to continued growth, the Geospatial department are looking for an assistant Geospatial surveyor, with drive and determination, to join the team in our multi-disciplinary consultancy office in Leeds. The individual will be willing to adopt a flexible approach to their role, provide support to our teams across the UK as workload dictates and ensure the quality of data is delivered to meet the needs of our clients.
The role
The role represents a great opportunity for an individual looking to start their career or to take their next career step. In your role, you will benefit from on job learning experiences whilst working on prestigious projects. Our projects include large residential, industrial and commercial schemes with contract values over £30 million to much smaller schemes. You will also work with interesting clients including, large retail companies, local authorities, schools/universities, contractors, developers etc. together with the option to work on exciting overseas projects.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
- Assisting the surveyors for data capture using the latest in robotic total station and GNSS technology
- Assisting the surveyors in the delivery of projects to create 2D/3D topographical surveys using N4cE software
- Assisting the surveyors using a variety of specialist laser scanning equipment including the Leica P40, Leica RTC360, NavVis VLX and Leica BLK2GO
- Analysing data using plans, maps, charts and software such as AutoCAD
- Preparing 2D and 3D survey drawings/models using AutoCAD and Revit
- Preparing & writing reports
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
- Experience in a similar role would be advantageous
- Experience in using survey equipment (total stations, laser scanners, etc)
- Experience in using AutoCAD is essential
- Knowledge of Cyclone would be advantageous but not essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Full clean driving license is required
- Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team
About us
We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.
Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.
Your benefits
The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life:
- A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
- You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
- Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.
- A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
- Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
- Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
- A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
- Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
