Job Introduction
The starting salary for this role is £28,546 per annum for working 36 hours per week. As you progress through your professional qualification your salary will increase up to £36,943 per annum.
Do you enjoy working outdoors in a physically active role? The main focus of the role would involve taking core samples from the road for either compliance or investigative purposes. Although the role involves other condition surveys, the emphasis of the position is core sampling.
This is an exciting opportunity to start a career path as an Asset Survey Technician within the highways sector where personal and professional development is provided with no previous experience required.
This is a Professional Development Programme position in Environment, Transport and Infrastructure (ETI). The position provides a formal career development opportunity supported by a comprehensive training and development offer which will involve undertaking a professional qualification in Civil Engineering.
The role is based at the Surrey County Council Merrow Complex, Merrow Lane, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7BQ.
About the Role
The role involves carrying condition and performance surveys on Surreys highway network so will be predominately site-based. We highly recommend coming in for a chat to get a better understanding of the role.
The Asset Survey Team sits within the Asset Planning Team and is responsible for carrying out a range of condition and performance surveys for compliance and investigative purposes which provides appropriate data to assist with the practical application and management of Asset Planning in Surrey by enabling informed decision making, prioritisation and sufficient project and programme progression within the Network and Asset Management Group.
As an Asset Survey Technician, you will occupy an essential role coring, surveying, and inspecting various asset types to deliver quality condition data and inventory information to improve the decision making across the directorate.
This role will predominantly involve working outside, and at times will be required to work unsocial hours when needed and due to the necessity for site visits, it is essential that a full UK manual driving licence is held due to the nature of the job. If you are unable to drive for any reason, we welcome a discussion in how you intend to meet the requirement for travel.
Some of the tasks you will undertake as part of this role includes:
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Undertake a program of NRSWA compliance coring annually.
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Undertake investigatory coring works for the SCC major maintenance program annually.
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Carry out compliance coring on VCO’s upon request.
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Undertake external coring requests.
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Contributing to the lining condition survey.
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Assisting when needed with the annual SCRIM surveys.
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Assisting with other condition surveys when needed.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours:
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A minimum of 5 GCSE’s
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A full UK manual driving licence.
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Good standards of communication skills
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Flexibility to work unsocial hours when required.
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An interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering.
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An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
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Do you have a full UK manual driving licence?
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Are your willing to work unsocial hours when required?
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Can you tell us why you have applied for the post of PDP Asset Survey Technician and what you believe you can bring to the job if you were appointed?
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This is a Professional Development Programme position within the Highways Team, the position provides a formal career development opportunity supported by comprehensive training and a professional qualification, please could you evidence your commitment and enthusiasm to achieving this goal?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 13/09/2026 with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Richard Lee via email at [email protected].
Local Government Organisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
