Utility Surveyor

WSP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Surveyor to manage projects and conduct below ground utility surveys. You will ensure quality assurance standards are met while mentoring junior team members. The role offers hybrid working flexibility, career development opportunities, and a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Applicants should have relevant surveying qualifications and field experience. A full UK driving licence is required for travel.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support

Training and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience conducting below ground utility and drainage surveys.
• Understanding of PAS128 standards for survey accuracy.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own projects and carry out surveys.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met on site.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance skills.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Technical proficiency in GPR techniques

2D & 3D CAD drawing

Effective communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

QCF Level 3 and Level 5 in Utility Mapping and Surveying

Tools

Total stations

GNSS

Job description

Overview

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.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?

Responsibilities

• Managing your own projects
• Carrying out below ground utility and drainage surveys
• Quality Assurance – Ensure that standards are being followed on site and in the office
• Mentoring of junior team members

Team

• Surveying Services (UK)
• Working within a team of 28 Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots
• Working mainly on surveying projects based in Scotland
• Varied client base from Local Authorities to Multi-Discipline Consultants
• Reporting to the survey team leads in Edinburgh/Glasgow
• Hardworking
• City based offices with excellent transport links and nearby amenities
• Surveying Services promote the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive

What we’re looking for

• QCF Level 3 and Level 5, in Utility Mapping and Surveying or an equivalent qualification as part of a degree, HND or engineering-based module; suitable skills and proven experience will be considered
• Proven experience carrying out fieldwork for below ground utility surveys and drainage surveys on varied sites using Electromagnetic and GPR techniques; experience of working to PAS128 standards, collecting and post-processing GPR data
• Experience producing 2D & 3D CAD drawings and other survey reports
• Experience using total stations and GNSS
• Experience in Topographical Surveys is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to communicate clearly to public and team members; able to operate effectively in all weather conditions, or at night
• Undertake own CPD
• Must have the skills to check and critically evaluate the work of others, including drawings, calculations or reports
• Active contribution to Technical Excellence and innovation across the survey team
• Full UK driving licence, as the role will require travel around the country

About Us & Benefits

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. Apply today.

What’s in it for you?

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and support a culture of inclusion
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme with tools to support health, plus services such as Virtual GP and flexible benefits like Gymflex
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements available
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership
• #WeAreWSP: Commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants who need them

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, committed to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.