Utility Surveyor Scotland

Apexcontractingwa
Edinburgh
3 weeks ago
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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 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.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

  • QCF Level 3 and Level 5 in Utility Mapping and Surveying or a specific qualification related to your degree, HND, or as a specialist module in an engineering-based qualification. Candidates with suitable skills and proven experience in a similar role will also 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.
  • Ability to communicate unambiguously to public and team members, and operate effectively in all weather conditions, or at night.
  • Must have a full UK driving licence as the role will require travel around the country.

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