Senior Engineering Surveyor

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Surveyor for its Hemel Hempstead site. This role involves conducting high-quality utility surveys while utilizing advanced EM and GPR technologies. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of underground surveying principles, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads autonomously. Experience with CAD software and site operations across various infrastructures like gas and water treatment is desirable. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering sustainable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in using GPR and EML technologies effectively.
• Ability to analyze asset owner record drawings.
• Experience in infrastructure sectors like Gas installations, HV substations, and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality utility surveys using advanced technologies.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings for project quotations.
• Advise on best survey methods for project requirements.
• Support the Geomatics team with various survey specialisms.

Skills

Strong knowledge of GPR and underground surveying

Proficiency in EML and GPR

Effective communication of technical information

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong leadership skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

N4ce

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Engineering Surveyor to work with Murphy Applied Engineering at our Hemel Hempstead site.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.

Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Utility Surveyor?

Undertaking of high-quality utility surveys in a variety of environments using the latest EM and GPR technologies and equipment available.

Site visits and client meetings to assist in job quotations and tendering stage of larger projects.

Advising projects in the wider business on best survey methods to meet project requirements.

Handling, processing, and interpreting geospatial data within the sub-surface environment.

Supporting other team members and survey specialisms of the Geomatics team as and when required.

Using your survey knowledge and experience to help influence, shape and evolve the utility survey capability as a core service within the geomatics team to sit alongside the other established survey specialisms.

Engaging with and developing your own skillsets in similar survey specialisms to be able to provide project support to other team members as and when required, such as 3D Laser Scanning, UAV Surveying, Rail Surveying & Monitoring, Dimensional Control & Setting Out.

QCF3 / QCF5 highly desirable but not a requirement

• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of GPR and underground surveying
• Ability to use EML and GPR with high proficiency
• Understanding and knowledge of PAS128
• Ability to understand and analyse asset owner record drawings

Still interested, does this sound like you?

Practically minded : good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team to achieve objectives
• Possess the ability to manage your own workload effectively and to work with autonomy and / or as part of a team.

Experience in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and / or N4ce

Site experience working across a range of different infrastructure, including Gas above ground installations (AGIs), High Voltage Substations, clean water and wastewater treatment sites, rail. (Desirable but not a requirement)