Topographical Surveyor

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Topographical Surveyor – County Durham
County Durham & North East
£35,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Topographical Surveyor looking for your next challenge? We’re working with a well-established land surveying company in County Durham that has a growing pipeline of exciting projects and is looking to appoint a hands-on Topographical Surveyor.
This role offers a perfect balance of field surveying and CAD production, working primarily on residential developments, commercial sites, and infrastructure projects across Durham and the North East. No long-distance travel – most projects are local.
Why This Role?
✔ Be part of a stable, growing company with a supportive surveying team
✔ Work on a variety of projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors
✔ Use modern surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS, and laser scanning
✔ Enjoy a mix of site work and CAD/office-based production
✔ Clear long-term career progression
Key Responsibilities:
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Carrying out detailed topographical surveys and land surveys
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Using total stations, GPS, and (where applicable) laser scanning equipment
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Processing survey data and producing accurate AutoCAD drawings
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Delivering site plans, levels, contours, and utility information
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Liaising directly with architects, engineers, developers, and private clients
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Ensuring high-quality, accurate outputs
What We’re Looking For:
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in topographical or land surveying
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Confident operating total station and GPS equipment
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Strong AutoCAD skills
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Experience working independently on site
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Full UK driving licence
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Excellent attention to detail and professional client manner
Desirable:
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Experience with point cloud / laser scan data
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Surveying qualification (or working towards one)
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Knowledge of utility or Land Registry–compliant plans
What’s On Offer:
✔ £35,000 per annum
✔ Company vehicle or mileage allowance
✔ Mainly local projects – no extensive UK travel
✔ Stable workload and long-term role
✔ Supportive, experienced surveying team
If you’re an ambitious Topographical Surveyor ready to take ownership of projects and grow your career, this is the role for you
Location:
Durham
Salary:
£32,000 - £45,000 /annum Salary Dependant On Experience
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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