Utility Surveyor Scotland

WSP in the UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Training and chartership opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

WSP is seeking a qualified Surveyor to lead projects from Edinburgh or Glasgow within the Surveying Services (UK) team. You will manage your own projects and conduct below-ground utility and drainage surveys, ensuring quality standards while mentoring junior team members.

Based at WSP’s Edinburgh or Glasgow offices, you will work across a UK-wide team of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots, carrying out surveys and ensuring accurate reporting.”

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 and Level 5 in Utility Mapping and Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience carrying out fieldwork for below-ground utility surveys and drainage surveys using Electromagnetic and GPR techniques.
• Experience with PAS128 standards, collecting and post-processing GPR data.
• Ability to produce 2D & 3D CAD drawings and other survey reports.
• Experience using total stations and GNSS.
• Experience in topographical surveys would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for public and team members and ability to work in all weather conditions, including at night.
• Undertake own CPD.

Responsibilities

• Based at WSP’s Edinburgh or Glasgow offices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior team members

CPD

Quality-focused

Education

QCF Level 3 & Level 5 in Utility Mapping and Surveying

Tools

Total stations

GNSS

CAD (2D/3D)

GPR techniques

PAS128 standards

Job description

Job Overview

WSP is seeking a qualified Surveyor to lead projects from Edinburgh or Glasgow within the Surveying Services (UK) team. The role involves managing own projects, conducting below‑ground utility and drainage surveys, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Based at WSP’s Edinburgh or Glasgow offices.
• Manage your own projects within a UK‑wide team of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots.
• Carry out below‑ground utility and drainage surveys.
• Ensure that standards are being followed on site and in the office (quality assurance).
• Mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 and Level 5, in Utility Mapping and Surveying or equivalent.
• Proven experience of carrying out fieldwork for below‑ground utility surveys and drainage surveys using Electromagnetic and GPR techniques.
• Experience with PAS128 standards, collecting and post‑processing GPR data.
• Ability to produce 2D & 3D CAD drawings and other survey reports.
• Experience using total stations and GNSS.
• Experience in topographical surveys would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for public and team members and ability to work in all weather conditions, including at night.
• Undertake own CPD.
• Skills to check and critically evaluate the work of others (drawings, calculations, reports).
• Active contribution to technical excellence and innovation across the survey team.
• Full UK driving licence (travel required).

Benefits

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.

Inclusivity & Belonging: WSP welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds and encourages authenticity, with employee resource groups promoting a culture of inclusion.

Health & Wellbeing: support programmes including a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support.

Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and bank holiday utilisation.

Your development: investment in training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.