Geospatial Surveyor (Senior / Principal)

Tetra Tech Europe; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Principal/Senior Geospatial Surveyor in Birmingham. This role combines leadership and technical expertise in geospatial surveys to deliver high-quality surveys. You will manage planning and execution of complex projects, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff. Required qualifications include a degree in Surveying, strong skills in GNSS and LiDAR, and client-facing experience. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model across various UK sites, promoting a balance between office work and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with GNSS, total station and LiDAR.
• Strong leadership, client-facing skills, and commitment to site safety.
• Professional membership (RICS/CICES), UAV operations and Revit modelling desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of complex geospatial survey programmes.
• Mentor and develop junior surveyors and set QA/QC standards.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership & Team Development

Field Survey Planning & Execution

Geospatial Data Processing & Modelling

Client Engagement & Compliance

Education

Degree or HND in Surveying/Geomatics/Geospatial Science

Tools

GNSS

Total Station

LiDAR

AutoCAD

ReCap

Job description

Join Tetra Tech and apply your geospatial survey expertise to projects that shape infrastructure, water and environmental outcomes. Work with advanced LiDAR, UAV, GNSS and photogrammetry toolsets, lead high‑performing teams and deliver technically rigorous surveys that make a measurable difference.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

You will lead planning and delivery of complex geospatial survey programmes (topographic, control, boundary, measured building, volumetric) across multidisciplinary projects. The role combines hands‑on field leadership with responsibility for survey methodology, equipment maintenance (GNSS/GPS, total stations, terrestrial/mobile LiDAR, UAV platforms), data processing and production of CAD/3D/point‑cloud deliverables. You will prepare method statements, risk assessments and ensure compliance with standards and client specifications.

Your Impact in this Position

As Principal/Senior Geospatial Surveyor you will mentor and develop junior surveyors, set QA/QC standards for field acquisition and processing, and act as the technical lead on client engagement and bid inputs. Your work will improve design accuracy, reduce project risk and support better asset management decisions for clients across infrastructure, energy and environmental sectors.

Core Capabilities

• Leadership & Team Development — Lead, allocate and coach site teams; foster technical growth and safe working practices to raise delivery standards.
• Field Survey Planning & Execution — Design and supervise complex field campaigns using GNSS, total station, laser scanning and UAV photogrammetry/LiDAR with robust QA/QC.
• Geospatial Data Processing & Modelling — Process, register and classify point clouds, perform georeferencing, feature extraction and accuracy assessment to produce CAD, BIM and point‑cloud outputs.
• Equipment & Systems Competence — Operate and maintain GNSS/GPS, total stations, terrestrial LiDAR and drone platforms; optimise workflows and troubleshoot on site.
• Client Engagement & Compliance — Define survey scope with clients, prepare technical bid material, method statements and reports while ensuring regulatory and specification compliance.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Degree or HND in Surveying/Geomatics/Geospatial Science or equivalent experience. Proven experience with GNSS, total station and LiDAR; competent in Leica Reg360/Cyclone, Leica Infinity, AutoCAD, ReCap or equivalents. Strong leadership, client‑facing skills and commitment to site safety. Driving licence and willingness to travel. Professional membership (RICS/CICES), UAV operations and Revit modelling desirable.

Working Environment

Primary bases: Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham (flexible). Hybrid working offered — typically 2–3 days per week in the office or client sites, with flexibility for more field‑intensive periods. Travel to sites and occasional out‑of‑hours work may be required.

Equality & Diversity

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.