Field Surveyor

Field Surveyor Full time Working pattern: Home Working & Field Visits Location: This role covers the Diss area and surrounding parts of South Norfolk and North Suffolk. About the team You'll be joining Ordnance Survey, working as part of a geographically dispersed network of Field Surveyors across Great Britain. Our team plays a vital role in capturing and maintaining high-quality geospatial data that underpins the nation's mapping infrastructure. While much of the role is field-based and independent, you'll remain closely connected to colleagues through a collaborative and supportive environment - sharing expertise, solving problems, and delivering consistently high standards together. About the role Do you thrive on independence, enjoy being on the road, and have the drive to manage your own schedule? We're looking for resilient, self-motivated individuals to join us as a Field Surveyor in the Diss area and surrounding parts of South Norfolk and North Suffolk. This is a home-based, field-led role where you'll plan and carry out surveys, collect geospatial data, and maintain accurate records that meet customer requirements. Working remotely and predominantly alone, you'll travel across your designated region (and occasionally nationwide), delivering high-quality work that supports Ordnance Survey's trusted mapping products. This is not a desk job - it's an opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being outdoors in all weather conditions. You'll operate independently across varied and sometimes remote locations, playing a key role in capturing and maintaining the data that underpins our national geospatial datasets. Whether you're starting out or looking to build a career in geospatial data capture, we welcome applications from individuals with the right mindset, resilience, and potential. Key responsibilities include: • Planning and carrying out field surveys • Ongoing surveys of large residential and commercial developments on behalf of HM Land Registry, capturing construction progress and recording new features to support mapping and land registration updates • Site inspections and boundary investigations undertaken in response to HM Land Registry requisitions, including measurements, evidence gathering and reporting to resolve boundary-related queries • Collecting, assessing, editing, and maintaining geospatial data • Working to defined specifications and quality standards • Managing your own workload and schedule across a wide geographical area • Travelling within Great Britain, including occasional overnight stays What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is motivated, adaptable, and eager to develop in a field-based geospatial role. Essential skills and attributes: • Spatial awareness is essential, and we'll test this as part of selection process • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • Good organisation and ability to plan your own workload • Ability to work independently in remote environments • Attention to detail • Comfortable working alone and outdoors in all weather conditions • A proactive learner with a continuous improvement mindset • Ability to deliver work to defined specifications • A collaborative team player within a dispersed team • Full UK driving licence • Willingness to travel, including overnight stays Desirable experience: • Knowledge or experience of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Experience working with geospatial data (capture, editing, attribution) • Understanding of geodata structures and platforms We encourage applications from candidates with relevant qualifications, practical experience, or a strong interest in geospatial surveying - even if you don't meet every requirement. Tools, Systems or Technologies In this role, you'll work with a range of modern geospatial tools and technologies, including: • Survey equipment: GNSS and Total Station • Data capture tools: Tablets and mobile devices • Geospatial software: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) You'll receive training to ensure you can confidently use these technologies and continue developing your technical skills. Location & Working Pattern This role is a UK Home Working role where you will be based remotely from home or in the field, then travel from there. • Surveyors need to live in the vicinity of Diss on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, covering South Norfolk and North Suffolk. • Or be willing to relocate to an agreed area before joining the field or on completion of initial training • Surveyors will need to work from home, with a suitable workspace • Successful candidates must be available for a period of training at our Head Office in Southampton, or in training blocks throughout the year at regionally based locations if appropriate Key details • Closing date: 23:59pm 2 August 2026 • Please submit your CV along with a covering letter. In your covering letter, please outline your motivation for applying, your interest in the role, and confirm whether you are willing to relocate. • Interviews will be held in person. • Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a personality questionnaire prior to interview. As part of the interview process, there will also be a spatial awareness assessment.