Utility Surveyor

Overview

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects across the UK and into Europe?

Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?

Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!

The Opportunity

We’re expanding our Aviation team in Manchester and are recruiting Utility Surveyors at all levels—from enthusiastic entry-level candidates to seasoned professionals.

With a strong pipeline of newly awarded aviation projects, we are strengthening our capability to deliver high-precision underground utility data that underpins some of the UK’s most transformative developments.

As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest geospatial technologies, modern survey methods, and market-leading equipment, gaining hands-on experience while making a measurable impact on the built environment.

Whether you’re looking to launch your surveying career or progress to the next level, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Undertaking of utility surveys in a variety of environments using the latest EM and GPR technologies and equipment available and in accordance with PAS 128 standards
• Handling, processing, and interpreting geospatial data within the sub-surface environment.
• Liaise with clients and on-site teams to ensure surveys meet project requirements
• Undertaking site visits and client meetings (for the senior role) to assist in the tendering stage of larger projects.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards on-site
• Support junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across the department

Requirements of the role

• 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
• QCF3/QCF5 highly desirable but not a requirement
• 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

What key attributes do I need?

• Practically minded: good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong report writing, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Possess 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 with autonomy or as part of a team
• Be a problem solver with a positive attitude
• Set high standards for themselves and their services

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and industry standards
• Company pension scheme
• Company van provided for work-related travel, with limited personal use permitted
• Clear career progression pathways within Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools

Why build your career with Murphy Geospatial?

• Widely Recognised: We are widely recognised as one of the most experienced, professional, innovative, and technologically proficient surveying companies today.
• Cutting Edge Technologies: we use only the very latest technological equipment.
• Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management who are always eager to help each other.
• Equality & Opportunity: We are fully committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in our employment practices.
• Breadth of Experience: We branch across all sectors of industry giving our staff opportunities to gain a broad base of knowledge and experience.
• Learning & Growth: We support and develop our people to enhance their technical and personal competencies towards the achievement of their ambitions.
• Exclusive Clients: We are proud to work with a broad spectrum of exclusive clients.

Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy

Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed, leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.

Murphy Geospatial are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and relevant life experiences to apply to our vacancies.

To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee of Murphy Geospatial about this requisition. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Murphy Geospatial’s application process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.