Utility Surveyor Scotland

Apexcontractingwa
Edinburgh
9 months ago
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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.

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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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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  • Work-life balance:WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important.
  • Inclusivity & Diversity:We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.
  • Health & Wellbeing:We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing.
  • Your development:We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development.

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