Placement Surveyor Review

My role working within the Infrastructure Management and Maintenance department is focused on land access, easement management, stakeholder engagement, and supporting maintenance operations on existing pipeline networks. I assist in managing the land rights, access permissions, and stakeholder relationships necessary to maintain, inspect, and repair pipeline infrastructure.
Day to day responsibilities include access and maintenance planning, landowner and stakeholder liaison, record keeping and reporting, site visits, monitoring planning applications, and updating GIS maps.

Throughout my placement, I’ve been given a growing level of responsibility as my experience and confidence have developed. In recent months, I’ve taken the lead in coordinating and attending site meetings with both clients and landowners. I am solely responsible for preparing agendas and supporting materials for weekly client meetings. Additionally, I’ve been trusted to manage and oversee projects involving repair works to client assets—ensuring effective communication and coordination of stakeholders.

Through the role, I have learned new technical skills such as land and access easement management, stakeholder communication in utilities, GIS and asset mapping, compensation assessment, and regulatory and environmental awareness.
It has also allowed me to develop existing skills such as professional communication, problem solving, time-management and organisation, attention to detail, stakeholder awareness and professional conduct.
This has helped me to become more confident in dealing with a wide range of people.

The company has been incredibly supportive throughout my placement. I’ve been encouraged to explore different roles, including assisting the minerals and planning teams. Colleagues across departments were always willing to offer advice and guidance. From day one, my team made me feel welcome and valued, creating a positive and inclusive environment. My line manager, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure I had the support, feedback, and opportunities needed to grow in my role.

The people-first culture was one of the key factors that attracted me to Fisher German. The company genuinely prioritises staff wellbeing, as reflected in its flexible working policy that supports work–life balance. There’s a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere across the business, strengthened by regular charity days and social events that bring colleagues together. Fisher German also actively invests in talent development through structured training programmes and opportunities to gain experience across multiple teams and departments.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at Fisher German; it’s been an incredibly valuable and well-rounded introduction to the surveying and infrastructure industry. From day one, I was trusted with meaningful responsibility. The structured training, cross-team exposure, and supportive mentoring have all contributed to my personal and professional development. The diverse range of tasks, alongside regular social events and a welcoming team environment, made the experience both rewarding and genuinely enjoyable.

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