Engineering Surveyor

Murphy is recruiting for a Utility Surveyor to work with Murphy Applied Engineering based out of our Golborne Office but with nationwide travel.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of skills, adding value across all our sectors and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable, and economical engineering solutions.

Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

• Install and verify site control networks.
• Carry out topographical surveys and setting out activities.
• Conduct terrestrial laser scanning and manage point cloud data.
• Support utility survey teams with data capture, QA, and coordination.
• Maintain clear and accurate field records and documentation.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
• Confident using GNSS equipment, total stations, and laser scanners.
• Experience working with survey software such as N4CE, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or Leica Cyclone.
• UAV experience (LiDAR and/or photogrammetry).
• Familiarity with machine control systems and earthworks volume management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with project teams and subcontractors.

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, etc.

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is more to Murphy.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Colin Shaw on  to discuss in more detail.