Field Surveyor (East Team)
Field Surveyor (fulltime) - Salary - £30,845 - £35,986 (dependent on experience)
About the role
Are you resilient and self-motivated? Do you like being outdoors, are happy working in the built environment, in all weathers, operate remotely, standalone and have an attention to detail?
We're looking to add to our geographical spread of Field Surveyors, with two key vacancies working in the East Team in the Chelmsford & Milton Keynes areas, with the ability to work nationwide. As an OS Surveyor you will plan, collect, assess, edit and maintain geospatial information using relevant survey methods to meet customer requirements.
Are you keen to be part of the field capture side to the geospatial information industry, a surveyor, or keen to learn? You may have qualifications, equivalent experience, or have a passion for this type of work. We are open to conversations.
Here is a snapshot of the technologies that we use
Survey tools including GNSS and Total Station, Data Capture/Collection tools such as tablets & mobile phones, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
What we're looking for
Full driving license
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Good organisational skills, good at working independently
Geospatially focused, you may be academically qualified or have work experience specifically using geographic information systems (GIS), but we are open to all applications
Ability to use and understand geodata, structure, attribution, capture and edit platforms for geospatial uses (Desirable)
Ability for working outdoors in all weathers and conditions
Able to deliver to defined requirements/specifications
Spatial awareness
Good learner and a desire to continuously improve
Team player, particularly as part of a dispersed team
Able to travel, with overnight stays in Great Britain
Previous experience working with geospatial data (Desirable)
The Rewards
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Salary - £30,845 - £35,986 (dependent on experience)
Performance related bonus up to 10%
You will be eligible for our Business User Scheme once you have successfully completed your probation
A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)
28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years
Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave
Free subscription to OS Maps
Access to online learning platforms
Coaching and Mentoring schemes
Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits
At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like
An extra days' leave for each year you work, up to 33 days
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working
Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton
We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances
Eyecare Vouchers
OS Explorers Nursery discount
Cycle to Work scheme
We believe that as a company we should give back wherever we can, so we give you 1 day a year to volunteer for charities that are important to you, as well as offering a match funding scheme
Location
Field Surveyor (East Team)
This role is a UK Home Working role where you will be based remotely from home or in the field, then travel from there.
Surveyors need to live in a specified location, or willing to relocate to an agreed area before joining the field or on completion of initial training
Surveyors will need to work from home, with a suitable workspace
Spatial awareness is essential, and we'll test this as part of selection process
Successful candidates must be available for a period of training at our Head Office in Southampton, or in training blocks throughout the year at regionally based locations if appropriate
Security
OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.
Closing date: Sunday 10 August at 23:59
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.
