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Senior Engineering Surveyor

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Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Engineering Surveyor to work with Murphy Applied Engineering at our Hemel Hempstead site.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering 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.

 A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Utility Surveyor?

Undertaking of high-quality utility surveys in a variety of environments using the latest EM and GPR technologies and equipment available.
Site visits and client meetings to assist in job quotations and tendering stage of larger projects.
Advising projects in the wider business on best survey methods to meet project requirements.
Handling, processing, and interpreting geospatial data within the sub-surface environment
Supporting other team members and survey specialisms of the Geomatics team as and when required.
Using your survey knowledge and experience to help influence, shape and evolve the utility survey capability as a core service within the geomatics team to sit alongside the other established survey specialisms.
Engaging with and developing your own skillsets in similar survey specialisms to be able to provide project support to other team members as and when required, such as 3D Laser Scanning, UAV Surveying, Rail Surveying & Monitoring, Dimensional Control & Setting Out.
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
Ability to understand and analyse asset owner record drawings  

Still interested, does this sound like you?

Practically minded: good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively
Strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team to achieve objectives
Possess the ability to manage your own workload effectively and to work with autonomy and/or as part of a team.
Experience in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and/or N4ce
Site experience working across a range of different infrastructure, including Gas above ground installations (AGIs), High Voltage Substations, clean water and wastewater treatment sites, rail. (Desirable but not a requirement)

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