GRAHAM ACADEMY – Graduate Land Surveyor – Civil Engineering

GRAHAM ACADEMY – Graduate Land Surveyor – Civil Engineering

London Arena, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/09/2026

Land Surveying is the science of measuring and mapping the physical environment. As a Graduate Land Surveyor, you will develop your technical knowledge and practical surveying skills while working on a range of live construction and civil engineering projects.

You will support the surveying team in carrying out surveys, collecting and analysing data, and delivering accurate information relating to land, buildings and infrastructure projects. The data gathered helps inform engineering, construction, mapping and land development activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely and accurately.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate in Land Surveying, or a related discipline, to begin their career within a leading construction and civil engineering business. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain exposure to a variety of surveying techniques, technologies and projects, while building the skills and experience needed to progress your career as a Land Surveyor.

A Land Surveyor Shall:

• Assist with topographical and site surveys.
• Support the collection and processing of survey data.
• Learn to use surveying equipment, including GPS, Total Stations, laser scanners and drones.
• Assist with the production of drawings, maps and reports using AutoCAD and other surveying software.
• Support the surveying team with setting out activities on site.
• Interpret survey information from maps, drawings and site plans.
• Assist with volume calculations and earthworks surveys.
• Help to maintain accurate survey records and project documentation.
• Support as-built, deformation monitoring and control surveys.
• Learn how GIS and digital mapping systems are used within construction projects.
• Collaborate with Site Engineers, Project Managers and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with equipment checks, calibration and maintenance.
• Adhere to company health, safety and quality standards at all times.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Land Surveyor and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Requirements

• Qualified to HND or Degree level in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Right to work in UK and Ireland.
• Full Driving Licence.
• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous work experience specifically in the Construction Industry.
• Able to demonstrate problem solving.
• Commercial Awareness: strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
• Leadership skills: Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction and vision.
• Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
• Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest.
• Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
• Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
• Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

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