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Senior Geospatial Surveyor

Location: Oxford
Location Oxford
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the development and expansion of the Geospatial discipline within Ridge and work amongst a keen and driven young group of professionals to diversify our existing client base and promote further success of the team.

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.

We work with a wide range of clients to manage their property portfolios, projects and transactions and due to our continuing success; Ridge and Partners are now looking for a talented Geospatial Surveyor to join our multi-disciplinary consultancy office in our Oxford office.

As a Senior Geospatial Surveyor at Ridge you will benefit from opportunities to further develop your skills and experience 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.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Lead surveyor for projects – liaising directly with clients - managing project timescales and co-ordination of resources to meet deadlines.
  • Team leader responsibilities – understanding of team management/resources and accounting for meeting monthly team targets. Analysing project accounting including the profitability of projects and possible actions required as a result.
  • Bidding for new work and opportunities and liaising with new and current contacts.
  • Undertaking topographical surveys using the latest in robotic total station and GPS technology.
  • Processing and analysing topographical survey data to create 2D/3D topographical surveys using N4CE and AutoCAD.
  • Undertaking measured building surveys using a variety of specialist laser scanning equipment including the Leica P40, Leica RTC360, NavVis VLX and MLX.
  • Registration and processing of laser scan survey data into useable point cloud data using Leica Cyclone and Faro Scene.
  • Analysing data using plans, maps, charts and software such as AutoCAD and GIS.
  • Preparing survey drawings from survey data using AutoCAD.
  • Presenting data to clients and writing reports.
  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members to develop their knowledge and skills in surveying.

The role requires a combination of working within a team office environment whilst also carrying out on site surveying on a range of sites and projects. There is a requirement to travel to sites and sometimes work away from home for short periods. Depending on workload and project requirements there may occasionally be a need to work shifts or out of hours.

Skills and Experience

  • A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying is preferred but not essential.
  • Full clean diving license is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating survey instruments such as Leica Total Stations, Leica P40, Leica RTC360, Leica BLK2GO, and NavVis VLX, or comparable equipment, is required.
  • Experienced user of AutoCAD
  • Experience in using Leica Cyclone or Register 360 to process laser scan datasets is essential. Similar software packages such as Trimble Realworks or Faro Scene is also acceptable.
  • Skilled in using N4ce, or similar, to process and develop Topographical Surveys.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ 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.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

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.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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