Topographical Surveyor in Birmingham

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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED?

• Based at WSP’s Birmingham office, working within the UK wide Surveying Services team, alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and MBS teams.
• Coordinating live projects
• Carrying out land and engineering surveys with respect to briefs and specifications
• Processing and checking of projects, whilst rigorously adhering to, and ensuring, that the prevailing standards of WSP are adhered to.
• Mentoring of junior team members

YOUR TEAM

• Surveying Services (UK)
• Working within a team of 44 Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots.
• Working on surveying projects UK wide
• Varied client base from Local Authorities to Multi-Discipline Consultants
• Reporting to the survey team leads
• Hardworking City based offices, with excellent transport links and surrounding area includes shops/cafe/parking train station
• Surveying Services promote the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role, typically 3-7 years
• Membership of a professional body would be advantageous
• Comprehensive understanding of project and commercial considerations
• Competent in the use of total stations, GNSS & terrestrial laser scanners
• Experience in the use of relevant software including N4ce (or similar), Trimble Business Centre (or similar) and AutoCAD
• Experience in the planning and piloting of UAVs Surveys would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in carrying out Buried Services Surveys would be advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of Cyclone or Cloudworx would be advantageous but not essential
• Good problem solving, self-management and people skills
• Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team
• Ability to manage and mentor staff
• The ability to travel UK-wide on a regular basis is essential for this role.

Imagine a better future. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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.