Overview
Associate Surveyor - South at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Based from the Guildford Office.
Your role and responsibilities
* Technical leadership of a variety of land and engineering site surveys with respect to briefs and specifications.
* Managing resources over the Southern teams.
* Quality Assurance, processing and checking of projects, whilst rigorously adhering to, and ensuring, that the prevailing standards of WSP are met.
* Taking ownership for the successful delivery of projects/programmes; providing leadership and direction to the Southern team, communicating with all parties, identifying and managing risks, planning and progress monitoring in respect to technical and financial considerations. Following WSP’s Business Management System.
* Business development in the Southern regions, bidding for new opportunities and coordinating ongoing bids.
* Assist the management team to develop and maintain the team to cover the Southern and Midland regions.
* Regular contact with all senior team members to ensure the efficient use of UK wide staffing resources.
* Supervision and mentoring of junior members of the team.
Your team
* Surveying Services (UK)
* Working within a team of 36 Surveyors based UK wide, consisting of Topographical, Measured Building & Buried Services Surveyors and UAV Pilots.
* Working on surveying projects UK wide.
* Varied client base from Local Authorities to Multi-Discipline Consultants.
* Reporting to the survey team lead.
* Surveying Services promote the power of joined-up geospatial technologies to bring locational data alive.
What we’re looking for
* A relevant technical degree in surveying or a related discipline, with significant experience in a similar role, typically 15+ years.
* Ability to manage and mentor staff.
* Membership of, or working towards, a membership of a professional body.
* Comprehensive understanding of project and commercial considerations.
* Competent in the use of total stations, GNSS & terrestrial laser scanners.
* Competent in the use of relevant software including N4ce, StarNet, Trimble Business Centre (or similar), Cyclone, Cyclone 3DR and AutoCAD.
* Experience in the planning and piloting of UAV surveys would be advantageous but not essential.
* Experience in carrying out Buried Services Surveys would be advantageous but not essential.
* Good problem solving, self-management and people skills.
* Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence.
* Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team.
* The applicant must have a full UK driving licence as the role will require travel around the country.
What’s in it for you?
* Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support, and more.
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time options; part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave, and bank holiday flexibility.
* Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
* #WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.
Other information
* Mid-Senior level
* Full-time
* Sales and Management
* Professional Services
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global reach and a focus on delivering positive, lasting impacts in communities.
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 workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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