Job title: Residential site capture technician

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Location: Surrounding areas of major London airport (central base near Hounslow)

Due to the expansion of a major airport noise mitigation programme, we are looking to recruit a Site Data Capture Technician to join our growing Geomatics team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in surveying, geomatics, and spatial data capture.

The role will primarily involve undertaking measured surveys of residential properties using modern laser scanning technology. You will be responsible for visiting properties, capturing accurate survey data using handheld laser scanners, and processing that information into point cloud datasets. Using this data, you will produce accurate 2D measured survey drawings and plans in Autodesk AutoCAD to support the wider project delivery team.

A large portion of your time will be spent undertaking site visits across the project area, working directly with homeowners and residents. As such, successful candidates will be comfortable working independently, have strong communication skills, and be capable of representing the business professionally while on site.

Whilst the primary focus of the role is supporting the airport noise mitigation scheme, we are committed to developing our staff and providing a pathway into the wider geomatics profession. Alongside your project responsibilities, you will receive training and exposure to a range of surveying and measured building techniques, including laser scanning, reality capture, data processing, and CAD production. You will have opportunities to work alongside experienced surveyors, gain hands-on experience with industry-leading technology, and develop both your technical and professional skills.

For candidates who demonstrate commitment and aptitude, there will be opportunities to progress within the geomatics team and become involved in a wider range of projects both within the UK and internationally. We are currently involved in similar programmes overseas, providing opportunities for travel and broader project experience.

Key accountabilities

The main focus of the role will be to support an airport noise insulation scheme with the following duties:

• Undertake measured building surveys of residential properties.
• Capture survey data using handheld laser scanning equipment.
• Process point cloud data and organise survey deliverables.
• Produce accurate 2D measured survey drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Complete site documentation and quality assurance checks.
• Liaise professionally with residents, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with the delivery of wider geomatics projects as required.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Record building condition and materials, such as door and window materials, glazing thickness, and other building details.
• Be part of the survey team attending a large number of residential properties.
• Create basic 2D CAD drawing plans and report schedules of each property using Autodesk AutoCAD.

What we are looking for

• An interest in surveying, geomatics, engineering, construction, architecture, or spatial data.
• Good IT skills and an aptitude for learning new software and technology.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with members of the public.
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.

Experience with AutoCAD, surveying equipment, or laser scanning is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

Skills and behaviour

• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently to respond to the high volume of work.
• Confident communicator face to face; you will deal with a wide range of people.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.
• Accurate with high attention to detail.
• An interest in geomatics, architecture, CAD or associated discipline.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Must have a driving licence and a car with business insurance due to the nature of the work.
• Willing to travel (the main work is based in the Hounslow area).

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary offered plus benefits: discretionary bonus scheme, mobile phone & laptop, private health care (after 6 months), personal accident cover, life assurance, 25 days’ holiday, one day a year charity leave and a wellbeing day to take time out for you.

Company contribution pension scheme after 3 months.

Cycle scheme on completion of probationary period.

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About TFT

TFT is the leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset & Engineering and Sustainability consultants. We place the wellbeing of people and the performance of buildings at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud of our reputation for integrity and delivering work of the highest quality, blended with commercial pragmatism. We offer a strong track record across all commercial property sectors, advising investors, developers, occupiers and owners on maximising best property asset values. Diversity and strength in depth is important to us. Whether it be a technical thought leader with a career’s experience – or a recently qualified rising star – in today’s risk averse world you need people on your side with a reputation for diligence, transparency, intellect and commercial insight. Clients see TFT as large enough to provide the expertise and resources to get the best from their portfolios, and small enough for it to matter personally.

We have over 200 employees operating from a network of offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Guildford, London, Leeds, Manchester and Southampton.