Survey Assistant (Zero Hours)

SURVEY ASSISTANT (ZERO HOURS)

Introduction

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your life and offers the chance to build a long-term career in geospatial surveying?

Do you enjoy hands-on work, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive, forward-thinking team?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Plowman Craven, we’re a recognised leader in Geospatial Technologies, delivering precision data and insights that shape some of the UK’s most exciting property, infrastructure, and engineering projects. As a Survey Assistant on a zero-hours contract, you’ll have the freedom to fit work around your personal commitments, while still gaining invaluable technical experience and exposure to real-world projects across London and the wider UK.

This role is ideal for students, early-career candidates, or anyone keen to explore the survey profession without the constraints of fixed hours.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting surveyors on a wide range of projects across London and the UK.
• Assisting with data collection and processing using both traditional and cutting-edge survey technologies.
• Learning surveying theory, practical techniques, and the fundamentals of geospatial measurement.
• Helping manage project data from site capture through to delivery.
• Liaising with surveyors and project managers, ensuring work meets quality and safety standards.
• Gaining exposure to buildings, infrastructure, engineering and monitoring projects, including some of London’s most prestigious developments.
• Working flexibly, with occasional night shifts or travel depending on project needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in surveying or related fields (Geospatial, Civil Engineering, GIS, etc.).
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence with IT applications and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility around working hours, travel, and occasional night work.
• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• CSCS card (essential); PTS or similar clearances beneficial.
• Enthusiasm to grow a career within geospatial surveying.

Why Join Us?

• A flexible zero-hours contract designed to work around your studies, lifestyle, or other commitments.
• The chance to build genuine industry experience with a leading geospatial consultancy.
• Exposure to advanced survey technologies and a wide variety of project types.
• A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and progression.
• The opportunity to explore pathways into our full-time survey roles as your skills grow.

Plowman Craven is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you have any questions about this role please email recruitment@plowmancraven.co.uk