We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student, who’s studying towards either a BSc or MSc in Geomatics or Land Surveying to join Hollis for a summer placement.
Introducing an amazing opportunity for a Placement Measured Surveyor. Join our well-established and expert teams and assist them in all aspects of Measurement Surveying. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the ongoing success and evolution of Hollis.
Your day to day
- Undertake measured survey instructions, whether in a lead capacity or assisting on larger instructions
- Ensure that all projects meet the necessary Company standards, such as quality, data management and health and safety.
- Liaise with senior members of the team to advise the most appropriate technology and the most efficient way to deliver projects.
- Take responsibility for data, from its collection to final delivery, using the most appropriate technology and methodology to meet the project specification
- Meet target KPIs on work in progress management including hours into work.
- Business Development and client care awareness.
- Adherence to Health & Safety procedures.
- Independence around your own continuous professional learning.
- Respect company values and culture.
Your skills and experience
- Studying towards a Degree or MSc in Geomatics or Land Surveying.
- Excellent mathematical and technical skills.
- Knowledge of Leica instrumentation, processing software (LSS, Cyclone and Cloudworx) is (desired but not essential).
- Previous knowledge and experience of using MBS software (or similar on-site data capture software) is desirable but not essential.
- Experienced user of AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of Revit and use of scan data in a CAD environment.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clean driving licence is (desired but not essential).
All about you
- You’re professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, able to prioritise and multi-task with a can-do attitude.
- You’re highly organised with the ability to balance tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
- You’re flexible and able work under pressure.
- You have a passion for the built environment and surveying.
We welcome applicants with language skills and encourage employees to work abroad in our offices across Europe. At the same time, we recruit nationals from Europe to participate in UK training before relocating.
All about Hollis
We’re incredibly proud to have a long tradition of recruiting and nurturing future talent. 74 of our current employees started with us as graduates (11 are now directors), with the longest serving being with us for a whopping 25 years! We currently have 60 graduates, 23 apprentices and 10 placements across our different programmes.
We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun! We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.
Our mission is to address complex challenges for our clients while expanding into new markets. Our surveyors collaborate closely with other teams, utilising our Hollis ‘One Team’ approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. This role offers a strong foundation for your professional growth and development.
Do you want to be part of a relaxed and friendly working environment that nurtures your growth and encourages you to thrive?
Look no further, we’d love to hear from you!
About Hollis
Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate.
We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
Being friendly and down-to-earth has always been crucial for us. We’ve consistently been rated by The Sunday Times, Property Week and Estates Gazette as a ‘best place to work’, and our employee-owned structure proves that we really do put our people first.
Day to day you’ll get to experience and test yourself on a great variety of challenges, with support, encouragement and learning all the way. We’ll help you shape and pursue your own career, making sure you have the training and opportunities you need to achieve your best. And you’ll find we take care of you in a whole range of ways that make Hollis a healthy and happy place to work. We have fun too, with away days and a lively social calendar.