Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Overview


The Entry Level Survey Technician will support surveyors and project teams in the collection, processing, and management of spatial and measurement data across a range of projects. Based in Whitehaven, the role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical surveying skills through on-the-job training, site experience, and exposure to modern surveying technologies.
This position is ideal for someone at the start of their career who is keen to learn, develop technical capability, and work safely in challenging site environments.

Your role

  • Assist with site-based surveying activities, including setting out, measurement, and data capture.
  • Support the use of surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS/GNSS, laser scanners, and levels.
  • Help collect, check, and record survey data accurately and in line with project requirements.
  • Assist with processing survey data using specialist software and producing basic outputs (drawings, models, reports).
  • Maintain survey equipment and ensure it is stored, handled, and calibrated correctly.
  • Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, particularly in controlled or safety‑critical environments.
  • Work collaboratively with surveyors, engineers, and project teams.
  • Attend training, toolbox talks, and development activities as required.
  • Support general site activities, including preparation, documentation, and quality checks.
Engineering

Location

Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-153741

Salary range

-

Shamily Gopal

[email protected]

Shamily Gopal

Hi there, I'm Shamily Gopal and I manage this role

Message me

About you


Essential

  • A strong interest in surveying, engineering, construction, or geospatial disciplines.
  • Willingness to work on site and outdoors in varying conditions.
  • Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
  • Positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.
  • Commitment to working safely and following procedures.

Desirable

  • Awareness of surveying equipment or digital data capture tools.
  • Basic understanding of CAD, GIS, or survey processing software.
  • Interest in emerging technologies such as laser scanning or digital surveying.

Qualifications & Experience

  • GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
  • BTEC, T Level, NVQ, or college qualification in Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related subject.
  • Relevant work experience, placement, or apprenticeship (not essential).

Training & Development

  • Structured on-the-job training from experienced surveyors.
  • Opportunities to work towards professional or vocational qualifications.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects and modern surveying technologies.
  • Clear progression opportunities to Survey Technician, Surveyor, or specialist technical roles.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Related jobs

Contracts Manager (remote site)
Cost, Commercial & Procurement Full time
Contracts Manager (remote site)

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Contract Manager (remote site)
Cost, Commercial & Procurement Full time
Senior Contract Manager (remote site)

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Reporting Accountant, Asia
Corporate Finance Full time
Reporting Accountant, Asia

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Dry Utility Design Engineer
Full time
Dry Utility Design Engineer

Bangalore, Karnātaka, India

Senior Planner
Linxon Full time
Senior Planner

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Principal Electrical Engineer
Water Engineering Full time
Principal Electrical Engineer

Various locations

Survey Technician
Engineering Full time
Survey Technician

Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Lead/Principal Transport Planner
Full time
Lead/Principal Transport Planner

Various locations

Systems Manager - Calgary Green Line
Transportation Engineering Full time
Systems Manager - Calgary Green Line

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Commercial Director
Cities & development Cost, Commercial & Procurement Full time
Commercial Director

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Principal Consultant
Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing Full time
Senior Principal Consultant

Various locations

Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Engineering Full time
Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

United Kingdom

Related blogs

Saeed : Designing the tools that keep nuclear work safe

Saeed is a Tooling Engineer at Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, contributing to some of the largest and most technically demanding nuclear refurbishment projects.

Card link for Saeed : Designing the tools that keep nuclear work safe

What makes early careers at AtkinsRéalis different? Peter’s story reveals it.

Explore how Peter’s graduate journey at AtkinsRéalis was shaped by real‑world responsibility, supportive teams, and leadership access, setting the foundation for early career success.

Card link for What makes early careers at AtkinsRéalis different? Peter’s story reveals it.
A portrait picture of Bethan on her graduation day

Starting my nuclear engineering journey: Early experiences shaping my career

Meet Bethan and read how she’s building her career as a Graduate Electrical Engineer working on major nuclear projects at AtkinsRéalis.

Card link for Starting my nuclear engineering journey: Early experiences shaping my career
A smiling picture of Remya

Remya on nuclear design, multidisciplinary problem‑solving, and what drives her work

Meet Remya, an EC&I engineer leading nuclear design across global markets and read how variety, flexibility, and multidisciplinary work have shaped her career at AtkinsRéalis .

Card link for Remya on nuclear design, multidisciplinary problem‑solving, and what drives her work
Headshot of Ejike

Ejike on joining as a graduate, leading nuclear projects in Bristol, and why no two days are the same

Meet Ejike, an EC&I engineer who joined AtkinsRéalis as a graduate and now leads complex nuclear projects.

Card link for Ejike on joining as a graduate, leading nuclear projects in Bristol, and why no two days are the same

Spains Hall Estate: What happens when you let beavers solve a flooding problem

Discover how environmental science and natural processes combined to manage flooding in Essex.

Card link for Spains Hall Estate: What happens when you let beavers solve a flooding problem

From Lake District tarns to highway runoff analysis: Maisie on starting a career in water quality

Meet Maisie, a Junior Environmental Scientist at AtkinsRéalis, and read how her Lake District upbringing shaped her path into water quality and environmental protection.

Card link for From Lake District tarns to highway runoff analysis: Maisie on starting a career in water quality