Trainee Topographical & Measured Building Surveyor
Salary: £25,000 per year Starting (with regular salary reviews during training and clear progression to Surveyor)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Leeds
Launch Your Career in Surveying.
CSL Surveys is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Topographical & Measured Building Surveyor to join our growing team. No previous surveying experience is required—just a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, and an interest in construction, engineering or technology.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established company that has been delivering high-quality surveying services for over 50 years. You'll receive full training, work alongside experienced surveyors, and learn to use the latest surveying equipment and industry-leading software.
About the Role
As a Trainee Surveyor, you'll develop practical and technical skills through a structured training programme. You'll begin by learning CAD and survey processing software before progressing to site work, where you'll assist our experienced surveyors with data capture.
As your skills develop, you'll gradually take on greater responsibility, eventually carrying out your own topographical and measured building surveys.
What You'll Be Doing
- Learning to use industry-leading surveying equipment and software
- Producing accurate survey drawings using CAD
- Assisting senior surveyors on site
- Collecting and processing survey data
- Producing high-quality deliverables for clients
- Developing the skills to independently undertake land and building surveys
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and eager to build a long-term career.
You'll need:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades 4-9/A-C), including English, Maths and Science
- A genuine interest in surveying, engineering or construction
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
Previous surveying experience is not required, as full training will be provided.
Why Join CSL Surveys?
At CSL Surveys, we're proud of our reputation for quality, precision and investment in our people. As our business continues to grow, we're committed to developing the next generation of surveying professionals.
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Structured training and ongoing mentoring
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Work with the latest surveying technology and software
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A varied role combining office and site-based work
- Generous annual leave, including a Christmas shutdown
- Professional development and training courses
- Workplace pension
- Overtime pay or time off in lieu
- Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
- Health & Safety training
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Full-time
- Occasional overnight stays may be required when working on projects further afield.
About CSL Surveys
For over 50 years, CSL Surveys has provided accurate and reliable topographical, measured building and engineering surveys across the UK. We continue to invest in the latest technology and our people, enabling us to deliver exceptional service to our clients while providing rewarding careers for our employees.
If you're looking to start a career with a company that will invest in your future, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your journey with CSL Surveys.
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
