Peter Wickens
Rainham,Kent
Summary
Land surveyor and Civil Engineer with over 23 years of industry experience, including 3 years in management of a survey company. Expertise spans client communication, fieldwork, and drafting, ensuring comprehensive project execution. Proficient in advanced surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS, and scanning technology. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, efficient, and accurate results in both independent and team settings.
With extensive experience of working with contractors, performing tasks such as checking concrete structures, rebar inspections, analysing RC details and guiding steel fixers to checking other elements of the construction phase such as steel frames, brickwork, drylining, and external works inclusive of Roads, landscaping & Drainage.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Engineer
Absolute Surveys Ltd (Kent)
Kent, Kent
2017.04 - 2026.03
- Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Setting out (roads, drainage, structures & control)
- Managing and working on multiple projects simultaneously & having a high degree of time management and client care.
- Conducted primary surveys for land development projects, ensuring accurate elevations and internal surveys are captured.
- Assisted in preparing detailed floor plans and setting out from ground up.
- Supported as-built surveys and report drafting to facilitate project documentation.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
Surveyor
Target Surveying Services, Ashford, Kent
Ashford, Kent
2012.06 - 2017.04
- Assisted in managing project costs and production from pitch to completion.
- Participated in meetings and communicated with clients on technical issues.
- Helped monitor cost and progress of site resources and production.
- Conducted inspections of completed work.
- Supported multiple build projects simultaneously.
- Aided in writing reports and compiling field working data.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and sub-contractors.
- Provided guidance to staff in preparing and presenting work proposals, reviews, and updates.
Surveyor
BW Surveying (merged with Zetica), Ashford/Oxford, Kent
Ashford/Oxford, Kent
2005.01 - 2012.06
- Assisted in identifying longitudes and latitudes of key features and boundaries in survey area.
- Measured and interpreted survey data to assess shapes and elevations of topographical features.
- Organised collected data into usable formats for further processing and client presentations.
- Established clear lines of communication with clients, keeping them informed about progress.
- Utilised topographic maps and global positioning systems in conducting accurate land surveys.
Education
A-levels - Psychology, Design Art, Physical Science
KNS Grammer
Auto Cad Level 2 - Drafting
South Kent College
KentBa (hons) - Design & Advertising
Kent University
KentNVQ Level 3 - Engineering Surveying
ProQual
Kent 2001.04 - /2025
Skills
- Setting Out - Highways - Private - Public
- Steel erection and positioning
- Structural setting out
- Drainage setting out
- Map reading and site planning
- Mac and PC systems
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Driving license
- CSCS certification
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D modelling software
- Quality control protocols
- Road survey (Public and private)
- Topographical and architectural surveys
- Rail monitoring techniques
- Setting out and road surveying
- Measured Building Surveys
- Boundary Surveys
- Volume calculation
- Experience in Viewpoint & other file management systems
- Strategic planning
- Organisational skills
- Survey data analysis
- Civil engineering principles
- Client relationship management
- Leadership skills
- Creative problem solving
- Data gathering and review
- Innovative solutions
Affiliations
- Physical challenges, including timed mountain runs and distance events, solo and team events.
- Participating in playing Rugby
Career Goals
- To continually improve my skill set capabilities.
- Looking to be part of a team, where I have the opportunity to grow and ultimately share my knowledge with eager minds.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineer
Absolute Surveys Ltd (Kent)
2017.04 - 2026.03
Surveyor
Target Surveying Services, Ashford, Kent
2012.06 - 2017.04
Surveyor
BW Surveying (merged with Zetica), Ashford/Oxford, Kent
2005.01 - 2012.06
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Surveying
ProQual
2001.04 - /2025
A-levels - Psychology, Design Art, Physical Science
KNS Grammer
Auto Cad Level 2 - Drafting
South Kent College
Ba (hons) - Design & Advertising
Kent University