Utility Surveyor

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• Managing your own projects
• Carrying out below ground utility and drainage surveys
• Quality Assurance – Ensure that standards are being followed on site and in the office
• Mentoring of junior team members

YOUR TEAM

• Working within a team of 28 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 leads in Edinburgh/Glasgow
• Hardworking City based offices, with excellent transport links and surrounding area includes shops/café/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:

• QCF Level 3 and Level 5, in Utility Mapping and Surveying or have a specific qualification, either as part of their main degree, HND or as a specialist module in an engineering based qualification. However, candidates with suitable skills and proven experience in a similar role will be considered.
• Proven experience of carrying out fieldwork for below ground utility surveys and drainage surveys on varied sites using Electromagnetic and GPR techniques.
• Experience of working to PAS128 standards, collecting and post-processing GPR data.
• Process fieldwork including the production of 2D & 3D CAD drawings and other survey reports.
• Experience in the use of total stations and GNSS.
• Experience in carrying out Topographical Surveys would be advantageous but not essential
• Ability to communicate unambiguously to public and team members.
• Able to operate effectively in all weather conditions, or at night.
• Undertake own CPD.
• Must have the skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it Drawings, Calculations or Reports.
• Active contribution to Technical Excellence and innovation across the survey team
• The applicant shall have a full UK driving licence as the role will require travel around the country

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

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 & Diversity: We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• 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.
• 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.