Senior Topographical Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Based at WSP’s Liverpool/Northwich 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 UK wide.
• Assisting with 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.

• A relevant technical degree/HND in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role, typically 5‑10 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 UAV 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.