Topographical Surveyor

WSP; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Topographical Surveyor for Liverpool/Northwich, based in the UK-wide Surveying Services team. You will coordinate live projects, perform land and engineering surveys to briefs, and ensure quality and standards across UK projects.

You will mentor junior staff and apply geospatial technologies to deliver locational data for Local Authorities and consultants, with travel UK-wide required.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role, typically 3-7 years.
• Membership of a professional body would be advantageous.
• An understanding of project and commercial considerations.
• Competent in the use of total stations, GNSS & terrestrial laser scanners.
• Experience in software including N4ce (or similar), Trimble Business Centre (or similar) and AutoCAD.
• Experience in UAV planning/piloting would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in 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 travel UK-wide regularly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating live projects.
• Carrying out land and engineering surveys with respect to briefs and specifications.
• Processing and checking projects, ensuring adherence to prevailing standards.
• Mentoring of junior team members.
• Surveying Services promote the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive.
• Working on surveying projects UK wide.
• Collaborating with Local Authorities and Multi-Discipline Consultants.

Skills

Surveying

Project coordination

Mentoring

Teamwork

Self-management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in surveying or related discipline

HND

Tools

Total stations

GNSS

Terrestrial laser scanners

N4ce

Trimble Business Centre

AutoCAD

UAV piloting

Cyclone/Cloudworx

Job description

Topographical Surveyor – Liverpool/ Northwich

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.

A little more about your role…

Based at WSP’s Liverpool and Northwich offices, working within the UK wide Surveying Services team, alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and MBS teams.

• Coordinating live 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


• 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


• Working within a team of 48 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

Your team

Surveying Services

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role, typically 3-7 years·


• Membership of a professional body would be advantageous·


• An 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 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.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.