Senior Topographical Surveyor — Lead UK Projects & Mentor

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Surveyor to coordinate live UK-wide surveying projects from Liverpool to Northwich offices. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to bids, proposals and marketing for new projects, while delivering land and engineering surveys per briefs and specifications.

The role requires 5–10 years’ experience, a technical surveying degree, and proficiency with total stations, GNSS, laser scanning and CAD workflows. Travel UK-wide is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree or HND in surveying or related discipline.
• Typically 5–10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Membership of a professional body (advantageous).
• Understanding of project and commercial considerations.

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 specs.
• Process and check projects while upholding WSP standards.
• Mentor junior team members and support the team lead.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-management

People skills

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in surveying (or HND)

Tools

N4ce

Trimble Business Centre

AutoCAD

Cyclone

Cloudworx

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Surveyor to coordinate live UK-wide surveying projects from Liverpool to Northwich offices. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to bids, proposals and marketing for new projects, while delivering land and engineering surveys per briefs and specifications.

The role requires 5–10 years’ experience, a technical surveying degree, and proficiency with total stations, GNSS, laser scanning and CAD workflows. Travel UK-wide is essential.