Careers
Nurturing Excellence: Career Development at Technics Group
In the fast-paced world of technology and innovation, finding a workplace that leads by its values and invests in its employees’ career development is essential. Technics Group is a values-led business where the culture of continuous improvement is paramount.
Your career at Technics Group is not just a journey but a meticulously planned pathway towards professional growth and success. From the moment you step through the doors of Technics Group, you embark on a career trajectory that is both clear and defined. The company places a significant emphasis on providing employees with a structured framework for their development, blending internal and external training to ensure a holistic learning experience with qualifications gained along the way.
One of the unique aspects of career development at Technics Group is the transparency and clarity that accompanies each career level. Your development steps are carefully orchestrated, with each grade offering a set of training objectives and tasks. This approach ensures that employees not only know where they stand within the organisation but also understand the skills and tasks required to progress to the next level.
All new staff are provided with a bespoke training and development plan that details the tasks and responsibilities associated with each grading or level. This transparency sets the tone for Technics culture of continuous improvement and enables learning and growth. Technics Group believes that an informed employee is an empowered one, and by providing a clear understanding of expectations, individuals are better equipped to meet and exceed them.
The training programs at Technics Group are a blend of internal on-site experience and external courses, carefully chosen to align with the specific role. This dual approach ensures that employees have a well-rounded understanding of the theory behind the technical aspects.
At each level, employees are encouraged to take charge of their development, actively seeking out opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge. This proactive approach is supported by a culture that values initiative and self-motivation, creating an environment where individuals are empowered to shape their professional destinies.
Moreover, at Technics Group, individual support, such as regular one-to-one meetings and professional development interviews, are integral components of career development. These are designed to ensure that employees receive tailored guidance and support on their professional journeys.
In essence, your time at Technics Group is about building a solid foundation for a fulfilling and prosperous career. The company’s commitment to providing a clear and defined path, coupled with continuous training and mentorship, ensures that employees not only meet their career goals but exceed them, contributing to both personal and organisational success. Technics Group serves as a shining example of excellence, proving that when a company invests in its people, everyone rises together.
Whether you’re a graduate or looking for a career change, we believe Technics is a business worth joining. Click here to find out more about the benefits of joining the Technics team.
When you are ready to talk to us about potential opportunities contact us on 01483 230 080 or email recruitment@technicsgroup.com
Current Vacancies
Head of Technical Reports – Utility Reports – Guildford
We have an opportunity for a full-time Head of Technical Reports – Utility Reports to join our team at our Guildford office.
Due to sustained growth within our Utility Report Department, Technics is introducing a new senior role to provide additional leadership, structure and support as the service continues to develop.
This is a hands-on departmental leadership role. You will take full responsibility for the Utility Report Department, ensuring the service operates efficiently, accurately and consistently, while contributing directly to report production and leading the continued development and improvement of the service to ensure sustainable growth.
The role is heavily delivery-focused. You will need to be highly organised, detail-focused and confident working within a technical, administrative and data-driven environment. You will need to be comfortable managing a high volume of detailed work while also taking ownership of departmental performance, workflow and service improvement.
This is not a purely strategic or managerial position. You will need to be comfortable remaining actively involved in the production of utility reports and the detailed administrative processes associated with utility reporting, while also leading the department, improving processes and helping the service develop.
The role involves the collection, organisation and review of digital plans and utility asset information from utility suppliers, together with the population and maintenance of databases, portals and internal knowledge centres.
As part of the role, you will manage online digital data portals, communicate with suppliers by email and web forms, maintain accurate records, and help ensure the uninterrupted flow of a wide variety of projects.
Previous experience within a utility search or utility reporting environment would be strongly preferred, particularly an understanding of how utility asset data is sourced, requested, managed, checked and interpreted.
This role would suit someone with experience in utility reports, utility searches, desktop utility assessments, statutory undertaker plans, utility asset records, geospatial data, technical reporting or a closely related technical administration environment.
Key responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking full responsibility for the Utility Report Department, including output, quality, workflow and service delivery.
- Contributing directly to the production of utility reports and the day-to-day technical administration of the department.
- Managing the collection, organisation and review of digital plans, utility asset information and supplier records.
- Using online supplier portals, web forms, email requests, databases and digital platforms to obtain, record and manage utility information.
- Maintaining accurate databases, trackers, records and internal knowledge centres.
- Managing workflow across multiple projects to ensure deadlines, quality standards and client expectations are met.
- Supporting the existing team with workload management, process consistency and day-to-day delivery.
- Checking information for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
- Liaising with utility suppliers and internal teams to ensure information is received and processed efficiently.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to systems, processes, workflow and service delivery.
- Leading the continued development and improvement of the service to ensure sustainable growth.
Essential skills and experience
You will demonstrate:
- Experience in utility reports, utility searches, technical reporting, geospatial data, or a closely related technical/data-driven environment.
- The ability to take responsibility for a department, service or workflow while remaining hands-on with day-to-day delivery.
- A strong track record of managing high-volume, detail-oriented work across multiple projects.
- Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confidence using online portals, supplier systems, databases, spreadsheets and digital platforms.
- A practical, hands-on approach to leadership, with the ability to manage workflow, quality, service delivery and report production.
- A proactive approach to identifying issues, improving processes and supporting sustainable growth.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise workload and keep projects moving.
Desirable skills and experience
The following would be highly advantageous:
- Previous experience within a utility search or utility reporting environment.
- An understanding of how utility asset data is sourced, requested, managed, checked and interpreted.
- Experience working with statutory undertakers, utility suppliers, asset records or utility plans.
- Experience producing, checking or coordinating desktop utility reports.
- Experience managing or improving a technical administration, reporting or data-driven service.
- Experience using mapping, GIS, CAD, geospatial systems or other data management tools.
Benefits include
- Technics bespoke training programme with reviews and promotion targets
- 121 with your line manager
- PDI with the Survey Manager for progression reviews
- Pension Contributions
- Company Laptop with flexibility for remote working when required
Full-Time Permanent role
Location: Remote working but based in the Surrey area if possible.
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per year (depending on experience)
Please send your CV and cover letter
Utility Team Leader/Senior Surveyor – Guildford
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who can demonstrate the desire and ability to be part of our proactive and progressive team and who share in Technics ethos for providing a transparent service to our clients.
Technics is a values-led company. We understand the responsibility of developing our people and celebrating their success as they grow with us.
Candidates require 4+ years of industry experience with QCF level 3 as a minimum. Proficient in PAS 128 methodology and processing. Experience to include ground penetrating radar, EML, drainage surveys, topographical survey techniques, GPS location and positioning.
The role will require travel, night shifts and working away from home. A full clean driving licence is essential.
The Benefits include:
- Technics bespoke training programme with reviews and promotion targets
- 121 with your line manager
- PDI with the Survey Manager for progression reviews
- Pension Contributions
- Prepaid Expenses Card
- Company Van, Fuel Card & mobile phone
- Company Laptop with flexibility for remote working when required
Permanent, Full-time role – Monday to Friday to overnight and weekend works when required.
Education – GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification – Driving Licence (required)
Work Location – Site based
Please note – interviews will only be arranged following a 2nd application process.
Salary: £38,792 – £44,800 per annum depending upon experience, qualifications, and skills.
Please send your CV and cover letter
Utility Surveyors – Wakefield
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who can demonstrate the desire and ability to be part of our proactive and progressive team and who share in Technics ethos for providing a transparent service to our clients.
Technics is a values-led company. We understand the responsibility of developing our people and celebrating their success as they grow with us.
Candidates require 3+ years industry experience with QCF level 3 as a minimum. Proficient in PAS 128 methodology and processing. Experience to include ground penetrating radar, EML, drainage surveys, topographical survey techniques, GPS location and positioning.
The role will require travel, night shifts and working away from home. A full clean driving licence is essential.
The Benefits include :
- Technics training programme with reviews and promotion targets
- 121 with your line manager every quarter
- PDI with the Survey Manager every quarter
- Pension Contributions
- Prepaid Expenses Card
- Company Van, Fuel Card and mobile phone
- Company Laptop
Full-time, Permanent role, Monday to Friday with overnight and weekend work when required.
Education – GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location – site based
Please note – interviews will only be arranged following a 2nd application process.
This role offers a salary of £29,440 – £34,460 per annum depending upon experience, qualifications and skills.
Please apply below with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.
Trainee Utility Surveyor – Wakefield
We are seeking to recruit Trainee Utility Surveyors to be based from our office in Wakefield.
This is an exciting opportunity for new starters to develop a career in the Geospatial industry providing digital data to support UK Infrastructure.
You will have the desire to work in a technical and part-outdoor based profession and be enthusiastic, and reliable and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Candidates will gain experience in Ground Penetrating Radar (high and low frequency), electromagnetics, drainage surveys, topographical survey techniques and equipment, GPS location and positioning. No previous experience is required and we’re happy to arrange paid work experience before your commitment to the role.
Due to the location of the office and hours of the job, a full clean driving licence and own transport is essential. The role will require travel and occasional work away from home.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who want a career and who can demonstrate the desire and ability to be part of our proactive and progressive team and who share our ethos for providing a quality service.
The Benefits include :
• Technics training programme with reviews and promotion targets
• 121 with your line Manager every quarter
• PDI with the Survey Manager every quarter
• Prepaid Expenses Card
• NRSWA, CSCS, First Aid and site-specific Health & Safety training
• Full PPE and Technics work clothing provided
• Quality Assurance feedback on every project
• Work on high-profile UK infrastructure projects
Permanent, Full-time role, Monday to Friday to overnight and weekend works when required.
Education – GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification – Driving Licence (required)
Work Location – Site based
Please note – interviews will only be arranged following a 2nd application process.
This role offers a starting salary of £26,437 per annum
Please apply below with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.
