Senior Topographical Surveyor South

WSP; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking experienced land and engineering surveyors to join the UK-wide Surveying Services team, with roles based in Guildford, Exeter, Bristol or London.

You'll coordinate delivery across Southern England and beyond, supervise surveys to industry standards, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Travel UK-wide is essential; join a global geospatial community delivering landmark projects across the built and natural environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Surveying or related discipline.
• Significant experience in a similar role, typically 5+ years.
• Membership of a professional body (RICS or CICES) would be advantageous.
• Proficient with surveying equipment and software (N4ce, TBC, Leica Cyclone, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the successful delivery of surveying projects across Southern England and the wider UK.
• Undertake and supervise land and engineering surveys in accordance with project briefs and standards.
• Process, review and quality assure survey deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated surveying solutions.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Travel UK-wide on a regular basis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Professional body membership

Education

Degree or HND in Surveying or related discipline

Tools

N4ce

Trimble Business Centre (TBC)

Leica Cyclone

AutoCAD

Total Stations

GNSS

Terrestrial laser scanners

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, more inclusive and people centred places?

WSP's Surveying Services team is growing, and we're recruiting professionals who want to shape the future of Land and Engineering Surveying across the UK & Ireland.

We have teams based in the following locations - with WSP's hybrid working allowing for a mix of site, in-office and home working:

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Naas.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED....

• Based within WSP's Guildford, Exeter, Bristol or London office, working as part of the UK-wide Surveying Services team alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and Measured Building Surveys.

• Coordinating the successful delivery of surveying projects across Southern England and the wider UK, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.

• Undertake and supervise land and engineering surveys in accordance with project briefs, specifications and industry standards.

• Process, review and quality assure survey deliverables, ensuring full compliance with WSP procedures, technical standards and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and integrated surveying solutions.

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members, supporting their technical progression and professional development.

YOUR TEAM

• Surveying Services (UK)

  • Working within a team of 48 Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots.

  • Working mainly on surveying projects UK wide

  • Varied client base from Local Authorities to Multi-Discipline Consultants

  • Reporting to the survey team lead

  • 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...

• Relevant technical qualification in Surveying or a related discipline (Degree or HND), with significant experience in a similar role, typically 5+ years.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (such as RICS or CICES) would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management principles, commercial considerations, health, safety & wellbeing, and project delivery requirements.
• Competent in the operation of surveying equipment, including Total Stations, GNSS systems, and terrestrial laser scanners.
• Experienced in the use of industry-standard software, including N4ce, Trimble Business Centre (TBC), Leica Cyclone, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in planning, managing, and piloting UAV surveys; holding a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) would be advantageous.
• Experience in delivering Buried Services Surveys would be beneficial, although not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent organisational and self-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor junior surveyors and technical staff.
• The ability to travel UK-wide on a regular basis is essential for this role.

Join our team of talented surveying and geospatial professionals who share a passion for delivering projects that shape the built and natural environment. As part of WSP's global community of more than 69,000 employees, you'll collaborate with experts across disciplines, helping to make a positive impact on communities both locally and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.