Senior Topographical & Survey Lead (UK Wide)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Thrive wellbeing program

Gymflex gym membership

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced survey professional to lead and deliver land and engineering surveys across the UK. You will supervise projects, manage client relationships, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated surveying solutions.

Based in or near Leeds with hybrid working options, you will mentor junior surveyors, contribute to bid activities, and uphold high standards of safety and quality across demanding projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Surveying or related discipline; professional body membership (e.g., RICS/CICES) advantageous.
• Significant surveying experience (typically 5+ years) and understanding of PM principles, safety and project delivery.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment and software: Total Stations, GNSS, TLS; experience with N4ce, TBC, Cyclone, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of surveying projects across Northern England and the UK, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Support team performance, workload planning, project delivery and business development activities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and promote surveying capabilities across the business.
• Undertake and supervise land and engineering surveys per project briefs and standards.
• Process, review and quality assure survey deliverables; ensure compliance with WSP procedures.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Leadership

Analytical ability

Education

Degree or HND in Surveying

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS

Terrestrial laser scanners

N4ce

Trimble Business Centre

Leica Cyclone

AutoCAD

UAV surveying

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced survey professional to lead and deliver land and engineering surveys across the UK. You will supervise projects, manage client relationships, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated surveying solutions.

Based in or near Leeds with hybrid working options, you will mentor junior surveyors, contribute to bid activities, and uphold high standards of safety and quality across demanding projects.