Technician [Geospatial] Salary Details: £22,575 – £24,924pa
An exciting role has become available for a Technician within the busy Structures & Street Lighting Team, Highways and Transport. The role is to assist in the provision of a comprehensive geospatial service (topographical and engineering)
Key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Assisting with the provision of a comprehensive geospatial service (topographical and engineering), including the development of a programme of projects to suit the needs of the internal and external commissioners.
- Assisting with the preparation of geospatial surveys, with the provision of a setting-out service for construction works and with the preparation of quotations based on briefs from external commissioners.
- Assisting with the management of the geospatial equipment, including service intervals.
- Assisting in the preparation and letting of contracts.
- The completion of schemes to agreed costs and time targets.
- Complying with all Quality Management Systems, quality procedures and working practices and, as a duty holder representing LCC, you must ensure compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) to ensure all projects are carried out in a way that secures health and safety.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A-levels in Maths and English.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Good IT skills, including the ability to learn the use of service specific systems and software.
- The ability to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets and have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
- The ability to interpret maps, plans and engineering drawings
It would be desirable if you have:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) in Land Surveying or other relevant subjects OR demonstrable evidence of the skills and experience as outlined in the job description, together with a commitment to attain the essential qualifications.
- Experience of carrying out geospatial surveys using high precision Total Stations with reflectorless EDM and Global Positioning System equipment and of recording and manipulating geospatial data.
- Experience of using AutoCAD or similar to produce drawings.
- Worked in an engineering setting, including design, management, maintenance or administrative processes in relation to highways infrastructure or in a commercial environment delivering projects to time, cost and quality.
- Knowledge of Geospatial data collection and analysis technologies and current legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the service.
Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.
Please apply by sending us your CV as well a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the requirements of the post. The supporting statement, should demonstrate where you meet or exceed the essential criteria in the Person Specification and be incorporated into your CV to form a single document.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place within two weeks of the advert closing.
For informal enquires please contact Tom Marjoram Tel: 0116 305 8377Email:
Leicestershire County Council is committed to Smarter Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are supportive of flexible working to support employees manage their work and life balance. Candidates who wish to discuss this should contact Tom Marjoram to discuss what is possible for this role.
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We particularly welcome applicants from black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within our workforce.
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