Junior Land Surveyor

Murphy Geospatial Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Ownership path via Woolpert Principal

Performance bonus scheme

Industry-leading geospatial tools

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company in London is seeking a Junior Land Surveyor to join our Subsurface Engineering Team. This exciting role involves supporting field surveys, establishing survey controls, and delivering survey data with modern equipment.

We value practical experience, strong English, and a willingness to travel around the UK. The position offers flexible working options, a competitive salary, and a clear growth path within our global geospatial team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year’s survey experience.
• Degree in survey related field (desirable).
• Very good level of English.
• Physically capable to carry out the role.
• Willing to work around the UK.
• Clean driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with autonomy or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the lead surveyor on surveying projects in a field based role using a variety of specialised equipment and technology, including but not limited to; Working with modern survey methods and survey devices such as total stations, GPS and Utility Surveying equipment.
• Assisting the team when undertaking various types of survey projects.
• Establishing survey controls, survey of utility marks and features, topographical features and assisting team on survey delivery.
• Recording of survey information.
• Assisting with detailed field and office surveying assignments.
• Ensuring that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.
• Delivering to company policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

Skills

English proficiency

Survey experience

Education

Degree in surveying field

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Utility surveying equipment

Job description

Junior Land Surveyor, London

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance.

Position Overview

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company is looking for a Junior Land Surveyor to join our Subsurface Engineering Team at our London office. This exciting opportunity will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work with national clients on exciting projects.

What You Will Do

• Assisting the lead surveyor on surveying projects in a field based role using a variety of specialised equipment and technology, including but not limited to;
  • Working with modern survey methods and survey devices such as total stations, GPS and Utility Surveying equipment
  • Assisting the team when undertaking various types of survey projects.
  • Establishing survey controls, survey of utility marks and features, topographical features and assisting team on survey delivery
  • Recording of survey information
  • Assisting with detailed field and office surveying assignments.
• Ensuring that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.
• Delivering to company policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What You Will Bring

• A minimum of 1 year’s survey experience
• Degree in survey related field (desirable)
• Very good level of English
• Physically capable to carry out the role
• Willing to work around the UK
• Clean driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess superior organisational and time management skills
• Fine attention to detail
• Ability to work with autonomy or as part of a team.

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
• Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technology and industry‑leading tools
• Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance
• Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
• Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
• Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.

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