Trainee Land Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
SGE are well-established national Bulk Earthworks/Soil Stabilisation contractor and are currently recruiting for a Trainee Land Surveyor. No experience is necessary; however, a good standard of education is essential, and a keen interest in construction and civil engineering/land surveying is required and a willingness to learn.
As you will be site based, our sites are based all over the UK so you will need to be willing to travel and work away from home in which subsistence will be paid to cover your hotel costs.
You will be a self-motivated, driven professional and keen to learn all aspects of the role within the construction industry. Head office is in Bedfordshire, with a satellite office in Sittingbourne, Kent and you will be travelling to our projects nationwide, for which a company vehicle and fuel card will be provided and as such a full driving license is required.
You will be working alongside our current team of Engineers/Quantity Surveyors/ Land Surveyors/Site Supervisors/Project Managers who will encourage you to learn about our business and offer full support allowing you to develop your career within the industry.
All training will be carried out on site with a chance to attend courses to enhance your training further, and on a day-to-day basis you will be using all the latest software and equipment available to the construction industry. As your training progresses you will become a key part of the company with the role you will be carrying out.
In return for the opportunity to work for a growing Bulk Earthworks/Soil Stabilisation company, you will get a competitive salary, the chance to progress within your role and the company itself, have use of a company vehicle and after your probationary period is worked, the opportunity to attend college/university on a day release basis to gain your Land Surveying qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.34 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Trainee Land Surveyor
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Land Surveyor roles across Specialist Ground Engineering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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