Principal Topographical Surveyor North

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.In today’s world, it’s essential to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.To find out more about our Planning and Advisory business, visit our website and discover what awaits you at WSP. For information on what we do as a team within Surveying Services, follow this link.YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT\’S INVOLVED?Based at one of WSP\’s offices in the North, including Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, or Newcastle, 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.YOUR TEAMSurveying Services (UK) consists of a team of 40 Surveyors based UK-wide, including Topographical, Measured Building, and 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 promote the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive.City-based offices with excellent transport links and surrounding area includes shops, cafes, parking, and a train station.WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVEA 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, and 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 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.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr