Junior / Assistant Topographical Surveyor South

WSP USA; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

WSP is recruiting within the UK Surveying Services to support land and engineering surveys across Southern England and beyond. Based in Exeter, Guildford, Bristol or London, you will join a team of 48 surveyors delivering topographic, measured building and buried services surveys.

You will use total stations, GNSS and laser scanners, process data to strict standards, and travel UK-wide to project sites while developing professionally toward chartership.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with experience in a similar role, typically 1-2 years.
• Working towards membership of a professional body would be advantageous.
• Experience with total stations, GNSS and terrestrial laser scanners is required or advantageous.
• Experience with surveying software such as N4ce, Trimble Business Centre and AutoCAD is desirable.
• Willingness to travel UK-wide on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with land and engineering surveys in line with briefs and specifications.
• Process projects while adhering to prevailing WSP standards.
• Work on surveying projects across Southern England and UK-wide.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-management

People skills

Team player

UK travel

Education

Technical degree/HND in surveying

Tools

Total stations

GNSS

Terrestrial laser scanners

N4ce

Trimble Business Centre

AutoCAD

Job description

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 Exeter, Guildford, Bristol or London offices, working within the UK wide Surveying Services team, alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and MBS teams.

• Working on Survey projects across Southern England and UK Wide

• Assisting with land and engineering surveys with respect to briefs and specifications

• Processing projects, whilst rigorously adhering to, and ensuring, that the prevailing standards of WSP are adhered to.

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 Leeds office 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….

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with experience in a similar role, typically 1-2 years

• Working towards membership of a professional body would be advantageous

• An understanding of project and commercial considerations

• Experience in the use of total stations, GNSS & terrestrial laser scanners

• Experience in the use of relevant software including N4ce (or similar), Trimble Business Centre (or similar) and AutoCAD would be advantageous but not essential

• Experience in the planning and piloting of UAV’s would be advantageous but not essential

• Experience in carrying out Buried Services Surveys would be advantageous but not essential

• Good problem solving, self-management and people skills

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

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

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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.