Junior Utility Surveyor

WSP; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in Guildford is seeking a Surveyor to assist with utility surveys and drainage surveys across the UK. This role involves supporting senior surveyors in fieldwork and processing survey data while adhering to standards. Candidates should have a relevant technical degree and some experience in surveying, with skills in handling GNSS equipment and CAD software being advantageous. Join a collaborative team that values curiosity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar surveying role may be needed.
• Knowledge of PAS128 standards for data collection is advantageous.
• Experience in producing 2D & 3D CAD drawings and survey reports is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior surveyors with fieldwork for utility and drainage surveys.
• Process survey data while adhering to company standards.
• Report to the survey team lead and handle varied projects across the UK.

Skills

Fieldwork for below ground utility surveys

Knowledge of Electromagnetic and GPR techniques

Ability to communicate effectively

Working alone or as part of a team

Education

Relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS equipment

Job description

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Based from WSP’s Guildford office. Working within a team of Buried Services Surveyors based UK wide, working alongside the Topographical Surveying, UAV and MBS teams.

Assisting senior surveyors to carry out fieldwork for below ground utility surveys and drainage surveys.

Processing of survey data, ensuring that the prevailing standards of WSP are adhered to.

YOUR TEAM

Surveying Services (UK)

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

Working on surveying projects UK wide.

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

Reporting to the survey team lead.

Hardworking.

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

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

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. However, candidates with suitable skills will be considered.
• Knowledge of assisting with 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 would be advantageous but not essential.
• An understanding of processing fieldwork, including the production of 2D & 3D CAD drawings and other survey reports would be advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to conduct topographical surveys with Total Stations and GNSS equipment 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. An understanding of project and commercial considerations.
• Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team.
• The successful applicant will need to travel to sites across the UK as required.

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