Background and purpose of the role:
Surveyors form the fundamental building blocks of our projects. In general, all of our plant is controlled via 3D machine control and survey is all conducted via GPS & UAV. There will be occasions where ‘traditional’ set-out is required such as batter rails etc, you will need to be proficient with these, however, the core skill set will be proficiency around staking, measuring & machine control support using Trimble, Leica and Topcon systems.
The role’s purpose is to review models/designs for upload to machines, create temporary earthworks designs, ensure the smooth operations of our machine guidance systems & resolve all issues.
The role will be supported by the Survey Manager; however, it is assumed at this level, that the role is largely free of ‘hand holding’ and that the person will be fully competent in machine guidance systems and 3D modelling. The person will be expected to mentor Apprentice Surveyors one-to-one out in the field on a work shadow basis.
In the office, the Surveyor will be responsible for the clean-up and handover of all design models using the appropriate modelling software as directed by the Survey Manager.
In so doing, the postholder will be instrumental in achieving the Company’s mission statement in accordance with the Company’s values which are:
Mission statement:
Our mission is for Blackwell Earthmoving to be the specialist contractor of choice within UK major infrastructure.
Our values:
- Responsible: Sharing ownership and accountability for Project outcomes at strategic, corporate and individual levels by engendering a collaborative, honest and transparent approach.
- Respectful: Emphasising the wellbeing of those whom we encounter by understanding and recognising the sensitivities and values of other Project parties, stakeholders as well as our people.
- Relentless: Adopting a high energy delivery-focussed approach throughout the lifecycle of the Project without falter.
- Resilient: Ensure that we persevere when challenges and obstacles arise, which we expect in the unpredictable nature of earthmoving.
Life at Blackwell
With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, a career with Blackwell Earthmoving Limited has never offered so many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- Company-funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance.
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension: Pension scheme (matched up to 8% employer contribution).
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme 24-hour access to confidential workplace and personal advice, including mental health, financial wellbeing and legal support
- Lifestyle: Hargreaves Rewards offering discounted gym membership, retail discount and healthy options living. Lodge payment in line with HMRC eligibility rules.
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Supply Chain School, training courses provided, and reimbursement of expenses for professional memberships where requested by the business.
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
- Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees.
Accountability:
Key activities and responsibilities of the role
- Convert LandXML model files issued by the client for construction into Trimble Business Centre software and check the model for anomalies.
- Ensure the correct, checked, approved model is uploaded to the correct machines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with earthworks machine control equipment.
- Assemble and de-assemble machine guidance equipment as required.
- Assist with Quality Assurance surveys and report to the section Engineers.
- Monitor construction work carried out across the project
- Assist with the capture of quantities of materials moved and placed throughout the project.
- Create and assist with designs and models to assist with engineering solutions on the project.
- Assist with setting out functions on-site.
- Ensure survey equipment is maintained and regularly checked in line with BEL procedures, update the equipment list accordingly.
- To carry out the appropriate tasks as outlined/briefed by the senior surveyor and survey manager (SM).
- Collaborate with the SM in determining the best solution for completing the project.
- To deliver the project on time, within budget, to the required quality, in a safe manner.
- Ensure all project surveyors are following the health and safety procedures on site.
- Assist in the training of apprentices on-site and in the office.
- Commercial awareness on the project – implications of overruns, awareness of other services to the client etc.
- To attend the relevant training course/induction as required for the project.
- Any other duties to meet the needs of the business.
Competent in all aspects of:
- Competent with Earthworks modelling software. Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with software in the industry. Specific software packages to be set by the Survey Manager [usually this will be LSS, TBC, Trimble Stratus & AutoCAD]. Competence is required in the upload and QA treatment of the survey information before hand-off to the Survey lead or manager.
- Demonstrate competence with technical surveying tasks including GPS, traverses and adjustments.
- Demonstrate understanding of the core earthworks process and the key points where the survey is undertaken.
- Basic Excel for post-processing of survey data and production of volume calculations.
Key competencies:
Qualifications, experience, and behaviours required.
Essential:
- CSCS Card
- Able to travel to Sizewell sites timeously.
- Driver’s License and successfully accomplish 4x4 training on site.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a surveyor (proving competency)
- The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- NHC or Degree in surveying or similar
- Registration as Surveyor with accredited body
- Experience as a surveyor working semi-autonomously on projects with GPS systems.