Senior Utility Surveyor in Manchester

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 Europe? Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes? Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression? Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you.

About Us: Murphy Geospatial is part of Woolpert, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and over 60 offices on five continents. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm and has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications. Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data, enabling our clients to make informed decisions across the project lifecycle.

The Opportunity: We are currently recruiting for ambitious and practically minded Senior Utility Surveyors and Utility Surveyors to join our Manchester department based out of Manchester. 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 team.

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Undertaking utility surveys in a variety of environments using the latest EML 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.

Requirements of the role:

• 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 proficient with AutoCAD and production of drawings
• 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

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 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

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive basic package plus benefits
• Company Vehicle/Car Allowance (Role dependent)
• Access to company Healthcare/ Dental Scheme after 6 months' service
• Allowance payments when working away
• Education assistance and career development
• Access to auto enrolment Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities (Role dependent)
• Annual salary review
• Early Friday finish
• Referral Bonus
• Service Awards
• Death in Service Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Companywide Social Events

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.