Trainee Land Surveyor

Overview

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Are you looking for a rewarding career in Land Surveying, topographical mapping, and construction site measurement? SOCOTEC UK has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Trainee Land Surveyor to join our growing Environment & Safety Division in Sevenoaks (or surrounding areas). We offer an extensive training program designed to transform you into a skilled surveyor within just 12 months, giving you hands-on experience, mentorship from Senior Surveyors, and the opportunity to develop a long-term career in a growing and rewarding field.

As a Trainee Land Surveyor, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients by helping to deliver accurate topographical surveys, ensuring precise project measurements, and contributing to the success of our business.

• Assisting with topographical surveys using Total Stations, GPS equipment, and other surveying instruments
• Supporting Senior Surveyors in producing accurate site plans and CAD drawings
• Helping to gather and record land measurement data to industry standards
• Working safely on-site, following health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Developing strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Learning to interpret Ordnance Survey maps and technical drawings to assist in survey delivery

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in surveying, construction, or civil engineering
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills in land measurement and mapping
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• A full UK driving licence (travel across the North/Yorkshire area required)
• A positive, reliable, and proactive attitude

Travel and Flexibility

Travel across the UK is common, particularly in the South. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodate night or evening shifts as needed.

About SOCOTEC Land & Utility Surveying

At SOCOTEC, our Land and Utility Surveying services combine traditional topographical surveying with specialised underground utility detection using advanced equipment including Total Stations, GPS technology, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). Our experienced teams deliver precise site measurements, accurate utility mapping, and detailed CAD drawings that enable safe project planning whilst minimising risks associated with underground services and site conditions.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a starting salary of £26,471 per year, which can increase as you develop and grow in the role, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.

SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,400 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We recruit and retain the very best industry talent and promote an inclusive, welcoming culture with a zero-tolerance policy to discrimination. We invest in our people, support development, and strive for ambition and growth in a young, dynamic workplace.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC; we are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.