Telecoms Surveyor

Birmingham

1 year ago

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Overview

We are currently recruiting for Telecom Surveyors on behalf of a multinational technology company that is focused on engineering, manufacturing, data analytics, networks and operation.

Established over 30 years, they have over 16,000 employees working for them across 22 countries. They offer Digital Engineering and ER&D Services and are seen as a leader in Telecommunications.

The Surveyor walks a route around the area of opportunity and identified multiple potential L2.5, L3 cabinet locations meeting the criteria set out in the Cabinet Siting Guidance Matrix v1.4.xlsx and field survey.

We are looking for Surveyors based anywhere in the UK for current works and also future commitments. Surveyors must be willing to travel. These positions are based on a contingency basis. Candidates must have their own vehicle and survey equipment. Mileage is paid at 25p per mile. If the survey location is more than 90 minutes or 90 miles (whichever is the greatest) away from your home address you will receive a lodge allowance of £75 per night.

They pay £2.50 per survey and they said surveyors normally do 130 – 150 homes per day. This works out at £325 - £375 per day.

Responsibilities

Surveying for various Fibre providers and services including Virgin Media, City Fibre and numerous other Fibre providers throughout the country.
Attending sites to determine the best installation route for fibre optic network lines mainly on Openreach network.
Carrying out area surveys to ascertain whether any obstructions will prevent a successful installation.
Documentation of any hazards that may affect future Civils teams, Utilities and fibre installation teams.
Planned cabinet locations with correct measurements and photographic information for siting of with alternative locations, photographs and measurements.
MDU surveying for cable management systems, distribution systems and splitter locations for individual units.
Complete job packs using various applications Microsoft Excel, CAD, GIS etc.
Be fully compliant with all Health and Safety regulations.

Skills & Attributes
Previous experience in Telecommunication Surveying.
Ability to interpret telecom design blueprints and construction maps.
Have a Right First Time approach to meeting and/or exceeding customers expectations.
Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
Good communicator, able to work and adapt in a fast-moving industry.
Competent in the use of computers and data handling including Microsoft Office systems.
Full UK Driving License.
Willingness to travel.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency

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