Monitoring Technician

About this role

As a Monitoring Technician at Survey Solutions, you will work independently completing small to medium scale monitoring projects. You will have acquired previous practical experience and technical knowledge of land surveying through a trainee role, either through the company’s structured trainee program or through work experience with a similar company.
You will work independently on varied small to medium sized monitoring projects, installing, maintaining and decommissioning monitoring programs on site using innovative technology and processing data in the office to a high working standard.
On larger projects, Monitoring Technicians will be able to take instruction from the Monitoring Manager and work as part of a wider team, or independently under guidance to complete the project.
Monitoring Technicians will be motivated to progress their career with Survey Solutions, completing development days learning how to carry out measured building surveying and laser scanning.

Key Responsibilities
Technical
Complete small to medium scale monitoring projects independently and to a high standard
Able to take instruction from the lead surveyor, Monitoring Manager and the Business
Development Director on large and complex monitoring projects and work independently
under guidance on site and when completing office tasks
Able to process monitoring results to a high standard
Contribute effectively to the smooth running of projects with minimum supervision to
achieve agreed goals, project outputs and consistently delivering high quality performance
Understand scopes of work ensuring we deliver projects to exact client specifications
Maintaining equipment to a high working standard and ensuring its fit for purpose
Setting up monitoring instruments, recording data and providing logistical support to other monitoring surveyors where required
Professional Development
Continue to enhance personal development and technical surveying skills by seeking advice from experienced surveyors and utilizing the company’s training resources
Attend and contribute effectively to training and development days to assist your progression to enhance your knowledge of monitoring techniques, latest technologies and processes
Provide feedback to your line manager in 1-1 progression reviews
Health & Safety
Follow Survey Solutions H&S policies and procedures outlined in the H&S Manual
Promote a high standard of H&S and welfare in the workplace and to members of the public
Undertake initial site inspections and complete dynamic risk assessments when
attending sites, reporting any safety issues to the wider surveying team or to management
Ensure all the required safety measures are in place prior to commencing the work and remain until all equipment and operatives have completed
Conduct monthly vehicle checks on the company vehicle to ensure it is kept to a high working standard and vehicle defects, damages or faults are reported
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience working in the monitoring industry (2-3 years)
Total Station
Experience processing raw data to a high working standard
Technical knowledge and previous practical experience of monitoring, including experience using monitoring equipment and software
Excellent understanding of the importance of health and safety at work in the context of the civil engineering industry and Survey Solutions
Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
Passionate about pursuing a long-term career in monitoring with Survey Solutions and developing skills into other monitoring disciplines
Good practical and problem-solving skills
Logical thinker with an ability to deal with figures
Ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently
High attention to detail
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Willing to learn new skills and able to able to demonstrate effective listening and questioning
Excellent time keeping skills and a strong work ethic
Willing to travel regularly with occasional overnight stays and weekend requirements
Demonstrates personal values and behaviours in line with the Survey Solutions company values
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
A minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths & English to Grade C level/grade 4 level
Desirable
Previous experience working as a team on large and multi-discipline monitoring projects
An understanding of the technical disciplines in Survey Solutions’ portfolio and how these disciplines work together
A diploma or apprenticeship qualification from a relevant subject, including; Geospatial Information Management
Associate or affiliate member of the CICES
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
Hybrid working arrangement.
Opportunity to join a fast-growing, PE-backed business with a clear growth plan.
A supportive, collaborative team culture underpinned by our values: We Care, We Share, We Deliver, We Grow.
Professional development opportunities as the business scales.