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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.
Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, more inclusive and people
centred places?
WSP’s Surveying Services team is growing, and we’re recruiting professionals who
want to shape the future of Land and Engineering Surveying across the UK &
Ireland.
We have teams based in the following locations - with WSP's hybrid working
allowing for a mix of site, in-office and home working:
Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool,
London, Manchester and Naas.
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED…..
• Based within WSP's Guildford, Exeter, Bristol or London office, working as
part of the UK-wide Surveying Services team alongside the Buried Services
Surveying, UAV and Measured Building Surveys.
• Coordinating the successful delivery of surveying projects across Southern
England and the wider UK, ensuring technical excellence and client
satisfaction.
• Undertake and supervise land and engineering surveys in accordance with
project briefs, specifications and industry standards.
• Process, review and quality assure survey deliverables, ensuring full
compliance with WSP procedures, technical standards and quality
requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and integrated
surveying solutions.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members, supporting their technical
progression and professional development.
YOUR TEAM
• Surveying Services (UK)
• Working within a team of 48 Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of
Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV
Pilots.
• Working mainly on surveying projects UK wide
• Varied client base from Local Authorities to Multi-Discipline Consultants
• Reporting to the survey team lead
• Hardworking
• 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/café/parking train station
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE….
• Relevant technical qualification in Surveying or a related discipline (Degree
or HND), with significant experience in a similar role, typically 5+ years.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (such as RICS or CICES) would be
advantageous.
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management principles, commercial
considerations, health, safety & wellbeing, and project delivery
requirements.
• Competent in the operation of surveying equipment, including Total Stations,
GNSS systems, and terrestrial laser scanners.
• Experienced in the use of industry-standard software, including N4ce, Trimble
Business Centre (TBC), Leica Cyclone, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in planning, managing, and piloting UAV surveys; holding a General
Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) would be advantageous.
• Experience in delivering Buried Services Surveys would be beneficial,
although not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent
organisational and self-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work
independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor junior surveyors and technical
staff.
• The ability to travel UK‑wide on a regular basis is essential for this role.
Join our team of talented surveying and geospatial professionals who share a
passion for delivering projects that shape the built and natural environment. As
part of WSP's global community of more than 69,000 employees, you'll collaborate
with experts across disciplines, helping to make a positive impact on
communities both locally and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience
aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
#L1-JC2
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive,
long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of
innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the
UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by
international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable
rewarding careers by encouraging 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 have our employee
resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds
to promote a culture of inclusivity.
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.
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.
Flex your time
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.
Your development
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.
#WeAreWSP
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.