Drainage Asset Surveyor/CAD Technician

Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:
Rail plays a key part in the business that has been providing trusted rail infrastructure services for more than 30 years. Delivering drainage, vegetation and minor civils solutions across the Transport For London network, the team are dedicated to ensuring the safety, reliability, and accessibility of the rail environment for the millions of passengers who rely on it every day.

Purpose of the Role:

The Drainage Asset Surveyor / CAD Technician is responsible for supporting drainage asset validation projects across the London Underground network. The role combines office-based production of drainage drawings, asset records, and 447 Forms with occasional site visits to capture and verify drainage asset data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with CAD or surveying experience who is looking to develop their skills in drainage and asset management.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce and update drainage asset drawings and supporting documentation.
• Complete and quality-check LU 447 Asset Validation Forms.
• Review survey data, CCTV reports, drawings, and asset records.
• Identify and record discrepancies between site assets and existing records.
• Capture and verify drainage asset information during occasional site surveys.
• Maintain accurate asset records and support asset validation activities.
• Assist with CAD, data processing, and drawing production tasks.
• Work independently or as part of a project team while complying with all safety requirements.

Key requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in CAD, surveying, drainage, or asset validation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and asset records.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with MicroStation and ProjectWise is desirable.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site work across the LU network verse world.

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.