Principal Surveyor Scotland

WSP; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

WSP is seeking a surveying professional based in Edinburgh or Glasgow to lead delivery of land and engineering surveys across Scotland and the UK. You will mentor junior surveyors and manage project performance while engaging clients and supporting bid activity.

The role combines site, office and homeworking within a hybrid model to suit project needs. You will work with a UK-wide team, using N4ce, TBC, Leica Cyclone and AutoCAD, and travel as required to deliver high-quality outcomes for

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in Surveying or a related discipline (Degree or HND).
• Membership of a recognised professional body (RICS or CICES) advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project management, commercial considerations, health & wellbeing, and delivery requirements.
• Proficient in Total Stations, GNSS, and terrestrial laser scanners.
• Experience with N4ce, Trimble Business Centre (TBC), Leica Cyclone and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to travel UK‑wide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of surveying projects across Scotland and the wider UK.
• Support the Scotland Team Lead in managing performance and workload planning.
• Assist business development through bid management and client engagement.
• Undertake and supervise land and engineering surveys per briefs and standards.
• Process, review and quality assure survey deliverables per WSP procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated surveying solutions.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior surveyors and technical staff.
• The ability to travel UK‑wide on a regular basis is essential.

Skills

Surveying equipment

GNSS/Total Station

Terrestrial laser scanning

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree or HND in Surveying

Tools

N4ce

Trimble TBC

Leica Cyclone

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 Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, working as part of the UK-wide Surveying Services team alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and Measured Building Surveys.

• Lead the successful delivery of surveying projects across Scotland and the wider UK, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.

• Support the Scotland Team Lead in managing team performance, workload planning, project delivery and business development activities across Scotland.

• Support business growth through bid management, proposal writing, client engagement and the promotion of WSP’s surveying capabilities.

• Undertake and supervise land and engineering surveys in accordance with project briefs, specifications and industry standards.

• Process, review and quality assure survey deliverables, ensuring full compliance with WSP procedures, technical standards and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and integrated surveying solutions.

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members, supporting their technical progression and professional development.

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 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 ...

• Relevant technical qualification in Surveying or a related discipline (Degree or HND), with significant experience in a similar role.

• Membership of a recognised professional body (such as RICS or CICES) would be advantageous.

• Demonstrate an understanding of project management principles, commercial considerations, health, safety & wellbeing, and project delivery requirements.

• Proficient in the operation of surveying equipment, including Total Stations, GNSS systems, and terrestrial laser scanners.

• Experienced in the use of industry-standard software, including N4ce, Trimble Business Centre (TBC), Leica Cyclone, and AutoCAD.

• Experience in planning, managing, and piloting UAV surveys; holding a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) would be advantageous.

• Experience in delivering Buried Services Surveys would be beneficial, although not essential.

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with organisational and self-management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor junior surveyors and technical staff.

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

Join our team of talented surveying and geospatial professionals who share a passion for delivering projects that shape the built and natural environment. As part of WSP's global community of more than 69,000 employees, you'll collaborate with experts across disciplines, helping to make a positive impact on communities both locally and around the world.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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.

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