Murphy Geospatial
Senior Utility Surveyor
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Senior Utility Surveyor, Midlands
We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural-environment projects through world-class data capture, verification, and governance.
Position Overview
We are currently recruiting for ambitious and practically minded Senior Utility Surveyors and Utility Surveyors to join our Subsurface Engineering department based out of the Midlands. This is a great opportunity for someone to work on a variety of high-profile projects, whilst being supported by a very strong and experienced leadership team.
What You Will Do
- Undertaking utility surveys in a variety of environments using the latest EML and GPR technologies and equipment available.
- Attending site visits and client meetings to assist in the tendering stage of larger projects.
- Handling, processing, and interpreting geospatial data within the sub-surface environment.
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What You Will Bring
- QCF3/QCF5 highly desirable but not a requirement
- Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of GPR and underground surveying
- Ability to use EML and GPR with high proficiency
- Understanding and knowledge of PAS128
- Proficient with AutoCAD and production of drawings
- Ability to understand and analyse asset owner record drawings
- Understanding and knowledge of land surveying (desirable but not a requirement)
- Good writing skills and proficiency in the English language
- The right to work in the UK
- Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients
- Possess a full clean manual driving license
- Strong work ethic with drive for career growth
What key attributes do I need?
- Practically minded: good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong report writing, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively with excellent attention to detail
- Possess strong organisational and time management skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Have excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team to achieve objectives
- Possess the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Set high standards for themselves and their services
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Benefits You Will Love
At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
- Access to cutting-edge geospatial technology and industry-leading tools
- Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance
- Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
- Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
- Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Performance-related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.
Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may contact MGS.talentteam@woolpert.com
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Please do not contact any employee of Woolpert or its subsidiaries about this requisition. Agencies not engaged by the Woolpert Talent Acquisition Team will not be eligible for fee payment.
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