Assistant Aerial Surveyor - 18456

☞ Environment Agency

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Nottingham East Midlands

Category: Science Labor Pharmaceutical / Chemical / Biotech

Industry: Non-profit NGO

Job type: Contract

Salary: £20,001 - £25,000 a year

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This is an exciting opportunity to spend extended periods of time on board a light aircraft capturing remotely sensed data using a variety of instruments. This includes the collection of LIDAR and Aerial Photography data to support the delivery of our work programmes.

Our survey aircraft capture LIDAR data on 24/7 basis when the weather conditions allow. Because of this a flexible shift pattern which includes weekends, night work and bank holidays is essential.

In addition to this the successful applicant will also provide support in operational planning, data management and survey equipment installation.

The role also includes responding to flood incidents when required.
The team
This role sits within National Monitoring, in the Monitoring Survey Team. Its remit is to deliver Geomatics services to the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community.

We are focused on delivering the highest quality data and providing a fully integrated approach to the delivery of geo-information. Combining cutting edge technology with expert personnel, we work to the highest scientific to provide accurate and high quality GIS ready products.
Experience/skills required
You need a good degree in Geography or another relevant subject.

You will be able to demonstrate field work experience in remote sensing or survey techniques either through work or your academic studies. Basic knowledge of GIS, LIDAR, GPS and associated technologies is desirable.

Your technical expertise should be combined with enthusiasm, flexibility and a professional attitude.

Much of the work is carried out independently or as part of a small field team so an ability to make good operational decisions and effective troubleshooting is essential.

Safety is at the centre of everything we do; it is vital that you can show evidence of professional conduct in challenging situations.
Contact and additional information
You will be based at East Midlands Airport and required to work a flexible shift pattern that will include working every other weekend and regular night work.

You will be required to be based no more than a 20 minute commute from East Midlands Airport.

A clean UK driving licence is essential.

Please contact Tom Simpson (Aerial Survey Team Leader) for more information - thomas.simpson@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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