Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Geospatial discipline within Ridge and work amongst a keen and driven young group of professionals to diversify our existing client base and promote further success of the team.



We work with a wide range of clients to manage their property portfolios, projects and transactions and due to our continuing success; Ridge and Partners are now looking for a talented Geospatial Surveyor to join our multi-disciplinary consultancy office in our Plymouth office.



As a Geospatial Surveyor at Ridge you will benefit from opportunities to further develop your skills and experience whilst working on prestigious projects. Our projects include large residential, industrial and commercial schemes with contract values over 30 million to much smaller schemes. You will also work with interesting clients including large retail companies, local authorities, schools/and universities, contractors, developers etc together with the option to work on exciting overseas projects.

Role and Responsibilities:

Undertaking topographical surveys using the latest in robotic Total Station and GNSS technology. Processing and analysing topographical survey data to create 2D/3D topographical surveys using N4ce and AutoCAD. Undertaking measured building surveys using a variety of laser scanning equipment including the Leica P40, Leica RTC360, Leica BLK range, NavVis VLX and MLX mobile mapping systems. Registration and processing of laser scan survey data into useable point cloud data using Leica Cyclone and Register360. Analysing data using plans, maps, charts and software such as AutoCAD. Preparing 2D and 3D survey drawings/models using AutoCAD and Revit. Presenting data to clients and writing reports.

Skills and Experience:

Experience in using survey equipment, total stations, GNSS, laser scanners, etc Experience in using Leica Cyclone or Register 360 to process laser scan datasets is essential. Similar software packages such as Trimble RealWorks or Faro Scene are also acceptable. Experience in using AutoCAD to produce Topographical and Measured Building Survey outputs. Skilled in using N4ce, or similar, to process and develop Topographical Surveys. Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team Full clean diving license is essential

Further Information:

Working hours are between the hours of 08:30 and 17:00 with a 1-hour lunch break Working weekends or night shifts may be required in addition to starting earlier and finishing late on some occasions.

The role requires a combination of working within a team office environment whilst also working outdoors on a range of sites. There is a requirement to travel to sites and sometimes work away from home for stretches of time. Depending on the piece of land/building and how it is being used you may be required to work shifts or out of hours.


Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.


Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That's why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.


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