Monitoring Surveyor

Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Industry‑leading tools

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Ownership opportunity

Performance bonus

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company in London seeks a Monitoring Surveyor to join the Monitoring Department. The role involves delivering survey works on varied projects using total stations, GNSS, and data collectors, reporting to the Operations Manager, with travel across the UK as required.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years’ site survey experience, a CSCS card, strong knowledge of the UK construction industry, and proficiency in post-processing with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years’ site survey experience using survey instruments.
• CSCS card and UK safety standards experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK construction industry and safety practices.
• Experience with post-processing software (e.g., AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver survey works on small to medium projects.
• Utilise total stations, GNSS and data collectors.
• Support Principal and Senior Surveyors on larger projects.
• Record data accurately on site to spec.
• Post-process field data in the office, using AutoCAD.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure readiness for fieldwork.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Site survey experience

UK construction industry knowledge

Safety standards

Post-processing software knowledge

UK driving licence

Travel flexibility

Onsite medical clearance

Right to work in the UK

Education

CSCS card

Tools

Total stations

GNSS

Data collectors

AutoCAD

Job description

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

We are looking for a Monitoring Surveyor to join our Monitoring Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience using monitoring equipment, looking to work on a variety of high‑profile projects within the fast‑paced geospatial industry. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Operations Manager. The role is based in London and will involve travel to project sites across the UK as required.

What You Will Do

• Lead and successfully deliver survey works on small to medium-sized or moderately complex projects.
• Undertake various types of survey work using a variety of specialised and exciting equipment and technology such as total stations, GNSS and data collectors.
• Support Principal and Senior Surveyors in larger or more complex projects.
• Record surveying information accurately and consistently on site to the agreed specification and scope.
• Process data from the field into the office, post‑processing with software such as AutoCAD.
• Assist with detailed field and office surveying assignments.
• Ensure that all survey equipment is maintained and well kept.
• Deliver to company policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What You Will Bring

• A minimum of 2-5 years’ site survey experience using survey instruments.
• Relevant Qualifications and/or relevant experience (Relevant CSCS card essential).
• Strong knowledge of the UK construction industry
• Experience of working to high safety standards.
• Knowledge of role‑related post‑processing software.
• Full UK Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• Successful completion of onsite medical.
• The right to work in the UK.

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
• Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
• Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme

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.