Senior Topographical Surveyor

WSP Global Inc.; Northwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Surveying professional to join the UK Surveying Services team. Based at Liverpool/Northwich offices, you will coordinate live projects and manage both site and office teams across the UK, while assisting with bids and proposals.

You will carry out land and engineering surveys, verify briefs, and ensure WSP standards are met. You should have 5–10 years in surveying, a technical degree, and strong skills with GNSS, total stations, and laser scanners, plus experience

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree in surveying or related discipline.
• Significant surveying experience (typically 5–10 years).
• Proficiency with total stations, GNSS, and terrestrial laser scanners.
• Experience with surveying software including N4ce, Trimble Business Center, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live projects and manage UK-wide site and office teams.
• Assist with bidding, proposals, and marketing for new projects.
• Carry out land and engineering surveys per briefs and specifications; ensure standards.

Skills

Technical degree

Surveying experience

GNSS

Total stations

Terrestrial laser scanners

AutoCAD

UAV surveying

Mentoring

Project coordination

Proposal writing

Education

BSc in Surveying

Member of professional body (advantageous)

Tools

N4ce

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD

Cyclone

Cloudworx

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our Planning and Advisory business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP and follow this link for information on what we do as a team within Surveying Services: Surveying Services (UK).

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• Based at WSP’s Liverpool/Northwich offices, working within the UK wide Surveying Services team, alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and MBS teams.
• Coordinating live projects, managing site and office teams UK wide
• Assisting with bidding, proposal writing and marketing for new projects
• Carrying out land and engineering surveys with respect to briefs and specifications
• Processing and checking of projects, whilst rigorously adhering to, and ensuring, that the prevailing standards of WSP are adhered to.
• Mentoring of junior team members.

YOUR TEAM

• Surveying Services (UK)
  • Working within a team of 44 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 in Liverpool
  • 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

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role, Typically 5-10 years·
• Membership of a professional body would be advantageous·
• Comprehensive understanding of project and commercial considerations·
• Competent in the use of total stations, GNSS & terrestrial laser scanners·
• Experience in the use of relevant software including N4ce (or similar), Trimble Business Centre (or similar) and AutoCAD·
• Experience in the planning and piloting of UAV’s Surveys would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in carrying out Buried Services Surveys would be advantageous but not essential·
• Knowledge of Cyclone or Cloudworx would be advantageous but not essential ·
• Good problem solving, self-management and people skills·
• Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team·
• Ability to manage and mentor staff
• The ability to travel UK‑wide on a regular basis is essential for this role.

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

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can.

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