Senior Engineering Surveyor

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Hemel Hempstead
10 months ago
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Murphy is recruiting for aSenior Engineering Surveyorto work withMurphy Applied EngineeringinHemel Hempstead.

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.
  • 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).

What’s in it for you?

  • 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.

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector-leading employer, Gold 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 £3.3b and £39m invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is#MoretoMurphy.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please callMichelle Penlingtonon to discuss in more detail.

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

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