Senior Topographical Surveyor — Lead UK Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP is hiring a surveying professional based at Liverpool/Northwich, joining the UK-wide Surveying Services team. You will coordinate live projects, manage site and office teams, assist with bids and marketing, and conduct land and engineering surveys to tight briefs and standards.

You will mentor junior staff, work within a 44-strong UK team, and have opportunities to grow through Chartership and training. Travel UK-wide is required.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role.
• 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.
• The ability to travel UK-wide on a regular basis is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People skills

Self-management

Problem solving

Education

Relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or related discipline

Tools

Total stations

GNSS

Terrestrial laser scanners

N4ce (or similar)

Trimble Business Centre

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is hiring a surveying professional based at Liverpool/Northwich, joining the UK-wide Surveying Services team. You will coordinate live projects, manage site and office teams, assist with bids and marketing, and conduct land and engineering surveys to tight briefs and standards.

You will mentor junior staff, work within a 44-strong UK team, and have opportunities to grow through Chartership and training. Travel UK-wide is required.