WSP in the UK & Ireland
Utility Surveyor Scotland
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Job Description
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.
To find out more about our Planning and Advisory business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Planning and Advisory | WSP and follow this link for information on what we do as a team within Surveying Services: Surveying Services (UK)
A Little More About Your Role…
Based at WSP’s Edinburgh or Glasgow offices.
- Working within a team of Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots.
- 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
- Surveying Services (UK)
- Working within a team of 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
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- 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
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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.
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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.
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