Survey CAD Modelling Technician
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Kimberly Watts
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Survey CAD Modelling Technician
We're looking for a Survey CAD Modelling Technician to join our KierBAM JV 10 Docks Civil Engineering Project team based in Devonport Royal Docks, Plymouth.
Location: Devonport Royal Docks, Plymouth
Hours: Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic civil engineering project where you'll play a vital role in supporting survey engineers by processing raw data gathered from site surveys and completing survey modelling requests. With a particular focus on processing laser scanner surveys, you'll be working with cutting-edge technology to ensure construction tolerances are met to the highest standards.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Survey CAD Modelling Technician, you'll be working within the survey engineering team, supporting them in delivering accurate and timely survey data processing and modelling services. Your day-to-day will include:
- Verifying and processing survey data from field surveyors, including total station surveys to report on construction stages
- Processing laser scanning surveys, cleaning and modelling data to determine if construction tolerances have been met
- Ensuring survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project quality assurance and quality control standards
- Providing drawing and modelling services to support the survey, engineering and construction teams
- Managing and archiving survey files and records using the project's document management system
What are we looking for?
This role of Survey CAD Modelling Technician is great for you if:
- You hold a degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, or Construction
- You have strong skills in AutoCAD (Civil3D) and Revit, with 3-5 years of experience in a similar position within the construction industry
- You possess an understanding of BIM or digital construction processes and document control requirements
- You have excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- You hold a CSCS Card and relevant site safety qualifications, and are a member of CInstCES or working towards membership
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Location: Plymouth
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Vacancy ID: 11085
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Background check: None
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Closing date: 3 Jun 2026
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Flexible Working: No
Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.
