Senior Topographical Surveyor in Glasgow

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Responsibilities:

• Based at WSP's Edinburgh/Glasgow offices, working within the UK-wide Surveying Services team, alongside the Buried Services Surveying, UAV and MBS teams.
• Coordinating live projects, managing site and office teams.
• Bidding, proposal writing and marketing for new 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.

Team:

• Surveying Services (UK): a team of 40 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 lead in Edinburgh.
• Surveying Services promotes the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive.
• City-based offices with excellent transport links and surrounding area includes shops/café/parking train station.

Qualifications:

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role.
• 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 UAV's Surveys would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in carrying out Buried Services Surveys would be advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of Cyclone, Cloudworx or MX 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.
• Ability to travel to site and/or client offices/remote locations with Surveying equipment as required.

Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

To enhance work-life balance, 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. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Equal Opportunity 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.