Surveyor

As one of the largest measurement survey companies in the UK, Plowman Craven provides a range of services to the property, rail and infrastructure markets.

Our innovation, dynamic approach and commitment to deliver a flawless service is achieved by investing and empowering our employees to push boundaries and reach new heights. We specialise in providing laser scanning and measuring data services to businesses of varying sizes and regardless of the size of project or how challenging, our clients trust us to provide a service that goes beyond their expectations!

We are looking for an experienced Surveyor to join our Plowman Craven Monitoring (PCM) team. Utilising the latest technological advancements, the team has been involved in a number of high-profile projects over the years including various Gaswork Developments, Convoys Wharf, Bloomberg HQ and King’s Cross. We have lots of other exciting projects in our pipeline and we're currently looking for a Surveyor to join us in this exciting, fast-paced environment.

By joining Plowman Craven you’ll be part of a growing organisation that is 100% owned internally by our employees and directors. Our independence means we can adapt quickly and remain agile in order to safeguard our future growth as we continue to deliver market leading measurement survey and consultancy services on an unrivalled scale.

Plowman Craven is one of the largest measurement survey companies in the UK with a solid reputation within both the public and private sectors. Our innovation and dynamic approach sets us aside from our competitors and our commitment to deliver a flawless service is achieved by investing and empowering our employees to push boundaries and reach new heights. We specialise in providing monitoring and engineering services to business of varying sizes and regardless of the size of project or the challenge it presents, our clients can trust us to provide a service that will go beyond their expectations!

We are looking for an experienced Surveyor to join our PCM team in London to work on numerous prestigious projects.

Participate in providing solutions to the management team for improvements of onsite processes and workflows to improve efficiencies and quality.

• Working in conjunction with the Project Team and Survey Manager, propose the most appropriate technology and the most efficient method to deliver projects to drive a predictable and agreed commercial outcome.

• To pro-actively take responsibility for a variety of Monitoring and Engineering surveys including survey control establishment, 3D monitoring surveys, precise levelling surveys and Setting-out..
• Should be able to work alone or as part of the team and have the experience to manage site works directly with the client to improve efficiency.
• Must have had experience of working on construction sites and provide the flexibility to meet the clients demands with high quality outputs and robust survey processes.
• Is expected to take an active role within the team training and supporting junior members of staff enabling them to progress within the profession.
• To undertake all other reasonable tasks as requested.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Approximately 2-4 years’ general Surveying experience
• Total Station and Levelling experience
• Pro-active and effective communicator
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be self-motivated and pro-active
• Have the ability to solve problems effectively and in a timely manner out on site
• Have a strong understanding of IT applications
• Willing to be flexible on work location and working hours
• Driving Licence

IT WOULD BE NICE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

• Qualification relevant to Surveying and/or Civil Engineering.
• CSCS Card
• PTS
• LUCAS
• Experience in engineering survey

• An employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of the employees.
• A vibrant, passionate and collaborative working culture.
• A learning culture to excel through professional development and management training opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration packages with performance related bonus.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Wellbeing and social events programme
• Hybrid Working Approach with offices based in Harpenden and London.