Land Surveyor

Job description / Role

Land Surveyors measure and collect data on specific areas of land. Once the data is interpreted, it is used for a variety of purposes.

- Construction;
- Property;
- Cartography;
- Onshore engineering and exploration;
- Geographical information systems.

Land Surveyors assess land due for redevelopment and survey a range of different areas, including petrochemical complex, landfill sites, mines and quarries, and pipeline and distribution systems.

Requirements

Tasks carried out by a land surveyor vary depending on the area they are working in but can include:

- Discussing specific project requirements with clients;
- Measuring the ground as required by the client, including aspects such as small and large-scale distances, angles and elevations;
- Gathering data on the earth's physical and man-made features through surveys;
- Processing data;
- Undertaking digital mapping;
- Making use of geographical information systems (GIS) to analyse and interpret site features;
- Producing detailed information (subsequently analysed by planners, builders and cartographers);
- Using a range of equipment to produce surveys, including GPS and conventional methods;
- Analysing information thoroughly before it is handed over to other professionals;
- Thinking creatively to resolve practical planning and development problems;
- Interpreting data using maps, charts and plans;
- Utilising data from a range of sources, such as aerial photography, satellite surveys and laser beam measuring systems;
- Using computer-aided design (CAD) and other IT software to interpret data and present information;
- Keeping up to date with new and emerging technology;
- Providing advice to a range of clients.
- Surveyors who have chartered status are more likely to be involved in the managing and monitoring of projects from start to finish.

About the Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.