Utility Surveyor Scotland

WSP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking a survey professional to join the Scotland-based Surveying Services team. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, you will work within a UK-wide team of Topographical, Measured Building, Buried Services Surveyors and UAV pilots to deliver field surveys and data analysis.

You will manage your own projects, perform below-ground utility and drainage surveys, ensure QA standards, mentor junior staff, and contribute to technical excellence across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fieldwork for below ground utility surveys and drainage surveys.
• Knowledge of PAS128 standards and post-processing GPR data.
• Ability to produce 2D & 3D CAD drawings and survey reports.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and mentoring juniors.
• Ability to communicate clearly to public and team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Strong communication

CPD

Technical excellence

Education

QCF Level 3 in Utility Mapping

QCF Level 5 in Surveying

Engineering qualification module

Tools

Electromagnetic Profiling

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Total stations

GNSS

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.

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A little more about your role…

• Based at WSP’s Edinburgh or Glasgow offices. Working within a team of Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots.
• 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

YOUR TEAM

• Surveying Services (UK)
  • Working within a team of 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 surrounding area includes shops/café/parking train station
  • Surveying Services promote the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• QCF Level 3 and Level 5, in Utility Mapping and Surveying or have a specific qualification, either as part of their main degree, HND or as a specialist module in an engineering based qualification. However, candidates with suitable skills and proven experience in a similar role will be considered.
• Proven experience of 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.
• Process fieldwork including the production of 2D & 3D CAD drawings and other survey reports.
• Experience in the use of total stations and GNSS.
• Experience in carrying out Topographical Surveys would be advantageous but not essential·
• Ability to communicate unambiguously 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 done by others, be it Drawings, Calculations or Reports.
• Active contribution to Technical Excellence and innovation across the survey team
• The applicant shall have a full UK driving licence as the role will require travel around the country

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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.

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