Job Description

SURVEY ASSISTANT (ZERO HOURS)

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Location: London

Introduction

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Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your life and offers the chance to build a long-term career in geospatial surveying?


Do you enjoy hands-on work, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive, forward-thinking team?


If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


At Plowman Craven, were a recognised leader in Geospatial Technologies, delivering precision data and insights that shape some of the UKs most exciting property, infrastructure, and engineering projects. As a Survey Assistant on a zero-hours contract, youll have the freedom to fit work around your personal commitments, while still gaining invaluable technical experience and exposure to real-world projects across London and the wider UK.


This role is ideal for students, early-career candidates, or anyone keen to explore the survey profession without the constraints of fixed hours.

What Youll Be Doing

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Supporting surveyors on a wide range of projects across London and the UK. Assisting with data collection and processing using both traditional and cutting-edge survey technologies. Learning surveying theory, practical techniques, and the fundamentals of geospatial measurement. Helping manage project data from site capture through to delivery. Liaising with surveyors and project managers, ensuring work meets quality and safety standards. Gaining exposure to buildings, infrastructure, engineering and monitoring projects, including some of Londons most prestigious developments. Working flexibly, with occasional night shifts or travel depending on project needs.

What Were Looking For

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Interest in surveying or related fields (Geospatial, Civil Engineering, GIS, etc.). Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Confidence with IT applications and a willingness to learn. Flexibility around working hours, travel, and occasional night work. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. CSCS card (essential); PTS or similar clearances beneficial. Enthusiasm to grow a career within geospatial surveying.

Why Join Us?

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A flexible zero-hours contract designed to work around your studies, lifestyle, or other commitments. The chance to build genuine industry experience with a leading geospatial consultancy. Exposure to advanced survey technologies and a wide variety of project types. A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and progression. The opportunity to explore pathways into our full-time survey roles as your skills grow.

Plowman Craven is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.