Job Description

The Entry Level Survey Technician will support surveyors and project teams in the collection, processing, and management of spatial and measurement data across a range of projects. Based in Whitehaven, the role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical surveying skills through on-the-job training, site experience, and exposure to modern surveying technologies.
This position is ideal for someone at the start of their career who is keen to learn, develop technical capability, and work safely in challenging site environments.

Your role

• Assist with site-based surveying activities, including setting out, measurement, and data capture.
• Support the use of surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS/GNSS, laser scanners, and levels.
• Help collect, check, and record survey data accurately and in line with project requirements.
• Assist with processing survey data using specialist software and producing basic outputs (drawings, models, reports).
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure it is stored, handled, and calibrated correctly.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, particularly in controlled or safety‑critical environments.
• Work collaboratively with surveyors, engineers, and project teams.
• Attend training, toolbox talks, and development activities as required.
• Support general site activities, including preparation, documentation, and quality checks.

About you

Essential

• A strong interest in surveying, engineering, construction, or geospatial disciplines.
• Willingness to work on site and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.
• Commitment to working safely and following procedures.

Desirable

• Awareness of surveying equipment or digital data capture tools.
• Basic understanding of CAD, GIS, or survey processing software.
• Interest in emerging technologies such as laser scanning or digital surveying.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• BTEC, T Level, NVQ, or college qualification in Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related subject.
• Relevant work experience, placement, or apprenticeship (not essential).

Training & Development

• Structured on-the-job training from experienced surveyors.
• Opportunities to work towards professional or vocational qualifications.
• Exposure to a variety of projects and modern surveying technologies.
• Clear progression opportunities to Survey Technician, Surveyor, or specialist technical roles.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.