Utility Surveyor

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, more inclusive and people centred places?

WSP’s Surveying Services team is growing, and we’re recruiting professionals who want to shape the future of Land and Engineering Surveying across the UK & Ireland.

We have teams based in the following locations - with WSP's hybrid working allowing for a mix of site, in-office and home working:

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Naas.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED…..

• Based within WSP's Edinburgh or Glasgow office, working as part of the UK-wide Surveying Services team alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and Measured Building Surveys.

• Coordinating the successful delivery of surveying projects across Scotland and the wider UK, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. 

• Undertake Buried Services surveys in accordance with project briefs, specifications and industry standards. 

• Process, review and quality assure survey deliverables, ensuring full compliance with WSP procedures, technical standards and quality requirements. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and integrated surveying solutions. 

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members, supporting their technical progression and professional development.

YOUR TEAM

• Surveying Services (UK)

  • Working within a team of 48 Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots.

  • Working mainly on surveying projects UK wide 

  • Varied client base from Local Authorities to Multi-Discipline Consultants

  • Reporting to the survey team lead

  • Hardworking 

  • Surveying Services promote the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive

  • City based offices, with excellent transport links and surrounding area includes shops/café/parking train station

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE….

• QCF Level 3 and Level 5, in Utility Mapping Surveying or have a specific qualification, either as part of their main degree, HND or as a specialist module in an engineering-based qualification. However, candidates with suitable skills and proven experience will be considered.

• Proven experience of carrying out fieldwork for below ground utility surveys and drainage surveys on varied sites using Electromagnetic and GPR techniques. Experience of working to PAS128 standards, collecting and post-processing GPR data. Typically, 3+ years.

• Process fieldwork including the production of 2D & 3D CAD drawings and other survey reports.

• Experienced in the use of industry-standard software, including N4ce and AutoCAD

• Experience in the use of total stations and GNSS.

• Experience in carrying out Topographical Surveys would be advantageous but not essential·         

• Ability to communicate unambiguously to public and team members. Able to operate effectively in all weather conditions, or at night.

• Undertake own CPD.

• Ability to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it Drawings, Calculations or Reports would be advantageous but not essential.

• Active contribution to Technical Excellence and innovation across the survey team

• Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team.

• Ability to manage and mentor staff.

• The ability to travel UK‑wide on a regular basis is essential for this role.

Join our team of talented surveying and geospatial professionals who share a passion for delivering projects that shape the built and natural environment. As part of WSP's global community of more than 69,000 employees, you'll collaborate with experts across disciplines, helping to make a positive impact on communities both locally and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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