Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description

UTEC, part of Acteon Group, is one of the world's largest independent offshore and onshore survey providers. We provide a wide range of survey, positioning and data management services using the most advanced equipment and techniques. The data we generate provides our clients with the information they need to make critical, well informed, business decisions.

UTEC NCS Survey is a division of UTEC, specialising in 3D asset management software solutions, land surveying, laser scanning, photogrammetry and telecoms services.

UTEC NCS Survey are currently looking to hire a Geospatial Assistant based in the Central Belt of Scotland on a full time, perminant basis. The successful candidate will provide support to the Surveyors in the delivery of topographic & utility surveys within their region. The successful candidate will ideally be a school or college leaver or a candidate looking to change career into the Geomatics/Survey sector.

The Geospatial Assistant role is the first step on the career path to becoming a Surveyor, successful candidates will be given every opportunity to develop their skill sets and improve their career prospects.

Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct all company business in a professional manner
Responsible for setting up and operating all surveying equipment
Assist and liaise with the Surveyors & Senior Surveyors
Responsible for maintaining/cleaning of all the surveying equipment
Ensure that all surveying kit is maintained and well kept
Responsible for assisting Surveyors in carrying out topographic surveys, utilities surveys, setting-out etc
Responsible for maintaining/cleaning of all the surveying equipment
Ensure that the cleanliness of survey vehicles is maintained
Ensure that the internal administrative documentation is completed as required

Requirements

Good educational background at school leaver level as a minimum
Clean driving license desirable but not mandatory
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Attention to detail and accuracy
PC literate - able to use word processing and spreadsheet packages
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision
Preferably hold a valid passport free from status or restrictive conditions that preclude travel to and work in countries where the Company routinely operates
Copes well under pressure to achieve deadlines
Flexibility/adaptability
Enthusiasm and resourcefulness
Able to work away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time
Able to work outdoors throughout the UK

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