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Construction Surveying Engineer

XYZ Reality

XYZ Reality

Ireland
Posted on Aug 6, 2024
Introduction to XYZ

A groundbreaking & award-winning Construction Technology company, XYZ Reality are the creators of the world’s first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality (AR) solution, purpose-built for the construction industry.

Not only have we created this technology, that sits within The Atom – a smart, site-safe hardhat/headset - but we deploy a project team of 'Field Application Engineers' onsite, using it for setting out, quality inspections , enabling us to maximise the efficiency of AR implementation and ensure that the need for rework is a thing of the past, saving our clients vast amounts of time and money.

We have grown to over 120 staff across the UK, Ireland, Mainland Europe and the US, and have worked on schemes with market-leading Data Centre organisations across Dublin, Carlow, London, Manchester, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid, Warsaw, Zurich, Amsterdam, Texas and Nebraska.

Our mission, as technology trailblazers, is to change the construction industry forever.

Opportunity to join XYZ Reality

We are interested in Land Surveyors, Site Engineers or Surveying / Construction Engineering Graduates joining us in the role of Field Application Engineer.

If you have a passion for the industry, a thirst for innovation and technology, a sense of adventure and a desire to join a fast-growing start up where you can tangibly contribute to its journey and progress your career alongside, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us at XYZ Reality and help us revolutionize the construction industry with our Engineering Grade Augmented Reality solution.
Department
Project Delivery
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Ireland
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
€25,000 - €40,000 / year

What does a Field Application Engineer do?

  • Based on-site on major projects in Europe
  • Use a Total Station to establish the control network
  • Conduct daily site inspections using the Atom (Augmented Reality headset) to ensure works are installed correctly, as per the BIM Model.
  • Produce reports and subsequent deliverables based on the inspections from that day.
  • Establish and maintain our primary control network on site for the longevity of the project.
  • Attend meetings to coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to plan daily activities.
  • Process and review acquired data to ensure it is accurate and reliable.
  • Work alongside other Field Application Engineers to maintain an efficient workflow, ensuring all requested inspections are conducted within the specified time frame.
  • Work with the XYZ team, the Client, Main Contractor and Sub Contractors to devise a weekly lookahead of inspections in line with the master construction programme in order to de-risk incorrect installation from taking place in the field.
  • Obtain and prepare the latest approved Revit models from contractors to export into HoloSite in line with the master construction programme.
  • Report to the Senior Engineer to ensure that all deliverables meet the highest standard before submission.

Requirements

  • A qualification in a construction or surveying subject i.e land surveying, geomatics, geodesy, geospatial, construction engineering, construction management, civil engineering, digital construction, GIS or similar.
  • Either a fresh Graduate or up to c. 3-4 years experience.
  • Ideally you will have experience/knowledge of operating a total station
  • An exemplary, positive and humble attitude towards learning and working within a team
  • The right to work in the EU without VISA sponsorship or limitations
  • Basic knowledge of some industry software i.e BIM360, Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D
  • Confident in using Microsoft Office – Specifically Word and Excel.
  • Full European Drivers License highly beneficial as projects can be located on outskirts of major cities and not always easily accessible by public transport
  • Ability to travel and support other European project locations when required, occasionally for extended periods of time.

So why join us?

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is keen on starting or invigorating their career in construction and be a part of a movement of technological advancement that will change the industry forever, allowing you to travel Europe in future, and be hands on with completely unique and highly technical product.

Full training will be provided.

What will you get from us?
  • 25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays
  • Additional days off for Christmas shutdown
  • Working in the Data Centre industry with leading clients and contractors - this is one of the most fruitful and growing sectors of construction
  • A modern, friendly, start-up culture
  • Opportunities to progress alongside us as we seek future Unicorn status
  • Playing a valuable part in revolutionising the construction industry
  • Opportunities to travel throughout Europe and further afield

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