Utility Surveyor

Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Cutting-edge geospatial tools

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, based in London, is recruiting a Utility Surveyor to join the Subsurface Engineering Department. You will work on high-profile projects, utilizing EM and GPR to survey the subsurface, interpret data, and support tender activities.

The role requires flexibility to travel nationwide and a valid UK right to work. Key qualifications include knowledge of GPR, PAS128, and the ability to read asset drawings.

Qualifications

• GPR and underground surveying principles and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret asset owner drawings.
• Strong writing and reporting capability.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake utility surveys using EM and GPR technologies on diverse sites.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to assist tender stages of projects.
• Process and interpret geospatial data in subsurface environments.

Skills

GPR surveying

Asset drawings analysis

Report writing

Communication

Leadership

Education

QCF3/QCF5 desirable

Tools

EML

GPR tools

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural-environment projects through world-class data capture, verification, and governance.

Position Overvie w

We are currently recruiting for ambitious and practically minded Utility Surveyor to join our Subsurface Engineering Department in London. This is a great opportunity for someone to work on a variety of high-profile projects, whilst being supported by a very strong and experienced leadership tea

What You Will Do

• Undertaking utility surveys in a variety of environments using the latest EM and GPR technologies and equipment available.
• Attending site visits and client meetings to assist in the tendering stage of larger projects.
• Handling, processing, and interpreting geospatial data within the sub-surface environment.

What You Will Bring

• QCF3/QCF5 highly desirable but not a requirement
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of GPR and underground surveying
• Ability to use EML and GPR with high proficiency
• Understanding and knowledge of PAS128
• Ability to understand and analyse asset owner record drawings
• Understanding and knowledge of land surveying (desirable but not a requirement)
• Good writing skills and proficiency in the English language
• The right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients
• Possess a full clean manual driving license
• Strong work ethic with drive for career growth

Key Attributes

• Practically minded: good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong report writing, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with excellent attention to detail
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team to achieve objectives
• Possess the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Set high standards for themselves and their services

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you'll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
• Access to cutting-edge geospatial technology and industry-leading tools
• Flexible working options designed to support work-life balance
• Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
• Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
• Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance-related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
• Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme.

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.