Topographical Surveyor

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high profile projects in the London area?
Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes?
Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?
Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!

About Us

Murphy Geospatial is part of Woolpert, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and over 60 offices on five continents. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm and has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications.

Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data, enabling our clients to make informed decisions across the project lifecycle. Proven geospatial solutions through design, construction and inuse phases of projects across six key sectors; Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, Property and Natural Environment.

Founded in 1983, our highly developed workflows have been refined through the delivery of over 27,000 projects over 40 years. The Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert union enables numerous career growth and training opportunities within the business.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Topographical Surveyor to join our Aviation Department in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects with national clients across the aviation sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate geospatial data and collaborating with a highly skilled technical team. You will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be primarily site-based across the London area, with access to ongoing professional development.

What will I be doing in my new role?

Leading and setting up survey projects.

Undertaking various types of surveys sessions using a variety of specialised equipment and technology

Working with modern survey methods and survey devices such as total stations, GNSS and data collectors.

Establishing survey controls, setting out gridlines, levelling, traversing and other land surveying work.

Recording surveying information accurately and consistently on site to the agreed specification and scope

Processing data from the field into the office, post processing with software, such as AutoCAD

Assisting with detailed field and office surveying assignments.

Ensuring that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.

Delivering to company policies, procedures, standards and best practices.

Working with the Project Manager to assist with quoting for jobs.

Any other duties as required by the business.

Requirements of the role:

At least 3 years’ experience delivering land surveys. 

A relevant degree/ qualification in surveying or a related discipline, however, candidates with suitable skills and proven experience will also be considered

Competent user of survey instrumentation – GPS, Total Stations & 3D scanner

Competent user of 2D / 3D AutoCAD 

Experience of Cyclone / Similar scanning software 

Fluent in written and spoken English. 

Experience of working to high safety standards.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Knowledge of role related post-processing software.

Strong technical knowledge.

An ambition to learn and develop.

Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.

What key attributes do I need?

Ability to work as part of a team or independently, follow instructions and be innovative. 

Excellent communication skills

Assist in the mentoring of junior/ assistant level staff.

Leadership skills

Ability to work well under pressure.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive salary aligned with experience and industry standards

Company pension scheme

Company van provided for work-related travel, with limited personal use permitted

Clear career progression pathways within Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert

Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working arrangements where possible

Access to cutting-edge technology and tools

Why build your career with Murphy Geospatial?

Widely Recognised: We are widely recognised as one of the most experienced, professional, innovative, and technologically proficient surveying companies today.

Cutting Edge Technologies: we use only the very latest technological equipment.

Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management who are always eager to help each other.

Equality & Opportunity: We are fully committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in our employment practices.

Breadth of Experience: We branch across all sectors of industry giving our staff opportunities to gain a broad base of knowledge and experience.

Learning & Growth: We support and develop our people to enhance their technical and personal competencies towards the achievement of their ambitions.

Exclusive Clients: We are proud to work with a broad spectrum of exclusive clients.

Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy

Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed, leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.

Murphy Geospatial are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and relevant life experiences to apply to our vacancies.

To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee of Murphy Geospatial about this requisition. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Murphy Geospatial’s application process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.