Laser Scanning Surveyor

Laser Scanning Surveyor, London

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. 
Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. 

As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance. 

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Laser Scanning Surveyor to join our Digital Engineering department. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Surveyor to work on exciting projects within the Geospatial industry. The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered surveyor with 2 to 5 years’ previous experience within the Geomatics sector. The successful applicant will be based out of our Watford office. 

What You Will Do

• Adopt and contribute to the company’s surveying and laser scanning standards.
• Collaborate with the digital engineering survey team and operations manager.
• Liaise with clients and all project stakeholders on projects as required.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, to the required scope and ensure compliance with all Company Health and Safety (H&S) standards.
• Ensure any H&S nonconformities identified are rectified so to continue to meet the requirements of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.
• Provide feedback at appropriate site/management meetings.
• Support, train and advise junior staff.
• Train Assistant and Junior Surveyors as required.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What You Will Bring

• Have a relevant degree qualification (Geomatics, Civil Engineering or similar) or at least 2 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Be technically trained in all aspects of 3D laser scanning and measured surveying.
• 2- 5 years’ experience of 3D laser Scanning on large projects; including site capture and pointcloud data processing.
• Knowledge of GPS, survey traversing and network adjustments.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry and meshing techniques.
• Experience of Mobile Mapping (desirable).
• Experience of working with the standard outputs and deliverables in Measured Building Surveys & BIM.
• Chartered surveyor status or professional membership of surveying bodies (desirable at Senior Surveyor role).
• Possess a strong understanding of common industry practices.
• Possess a full clean British/UK driving license with flexibility to travel nationwide.

Key Attributes

• Ability to analyse and innovate project workflows.
• Competence using the latest geomatic technology (hardware and software).
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to new technologies
• Good technical writing skills.
• Commercial awareness.

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
• Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technology and industry‑leading tools
• Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance
• Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
• Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
• Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources. 

Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may contact MGS.talentteam@woolpert.com

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