Engineering Data Processor (Civil Engineering)
Location: Preston
Salary: From £26,436.80 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About XAIS-PTS
Founded in 2002, XAIS-PTS is a leading provider of data acquisition, engineering surveys and materials testing services, supporting civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.
With UKAS accreditation and certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, we pride ourselves on delivering accurate, high-quality data that helps our clients make informed engineering decisions.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an Engineering Data Processor to join our team in Preston.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and an interest in civil engineering, highways or surveying to build a long-term technical career within a specialist engineering environment.
The Role
Working within our Engineering Data Processing team, you'll support civil engineering and highway infrastructure projects by preparing, validating, processing and reporting engineering survey data collected from road networks and other infrastructure assets.
You'll play an important role in ensuring survey data is accurate, compliant and delivered to clients within project timescales.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with technical information, analysing data, identifying inconsistencies and producing accurate reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering survey data for processing and reporting.
- Validate, analyse and process engineering survey data in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Produce accurate technical reports for clients.
- Identify data inconsistencies and investigate anomalies.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Line Managers to provide project updates.
- Work collaboratively with senior engineers to continuously improve data processing methods and workflows.
- Ensure all work complies with ISO 9001 quality management standards.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify errors within large datasets.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet project deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team.
- An interest in civil engineering, highways, surveying or infrastructure.
Desirable
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Surveying, Geology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics or another related technical discipline.
- Experience working within civil engineering, highways, surveying, infrastructure, utilities, construction materials testing or another technical environment.
- Experience processing, analysing or validating technical or engineering data.
- Experience interpreting technical information and producing reports.
- Experience using engineering, surveying or GIS software.
- Knowledge of ISO, UKAS or other quality management systems.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary starting from £26,436.80
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Hybrid working opportunities following successful training and business requirements
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Support towards further academic qualifications
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Why Join XAIS-PTS?
At XAIS-PTS, you'll work on projects that support major UK infrastructure while developing specialist technical skills in engineering data processing.
Whether you're beginning your career or looking to build on existing technical experience, we'll provide the training, support and opportunities needed to help you grow within a respected and expanding business.
Apply Now
If you're looking to build a career supporting civil engineering and infrastructure projects through accurate engineering data processing, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and covering letter today. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,436.80 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have RTW in the UK?
- Do you have a visa? If so, what type of visa do you have?
- Do you have a degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Surveying, Geology, Environmental Science, Construction Management or another related discipline? Please provide details. (Essential)
- Please describe any experience you have working within civil engineering, highways, surveying, infrastructure, construction materials testing, laboratory testing, utilities or another related technical environment. (Essential)
- How much experience do you have analysing, validating, processing or reporting technical or engineering data? Please provide brief details. (Essential)
- How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills? (Essential)
- Have you previously interpreted technical data and produced reports? Please provide a brief example. (Essential)
- What interests you about working within a civil engineering and infrastructure environment, and why does this role appeal to you? (Essential)
- Do you have a full UK driving licence? (Desirable)
- Do you have experience working to ISO, UKAS or other quality management standards? Please provide details. (Desirable)
- Please tell us about any university projects, placements, dissertations or technical projects that you feel are relevant to this role. (Desirable)
- Do you have any experience using engineering, surveying or technical software? If yes, please provide details. (Desirable)
- What motivated you to apply for this position and what makes you a good fit?
Work Location: In person
