Surveyor - Birmingham

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

Due to continued business growth, we are looking for Surveyors of All Levels to join our Birmingham department on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Department and based out of our Birmingham office, this is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in surveying, to be involved in a wide variety including high-profile projects within the expeditious Geospatial industry.

Job Specification

The key accountabilities and associated duties include:

• Lead and successfully deliver survey works on small to medium-sized or moderately complex projects.
• Undertaking various types of surveys sessions using a variety of specialised and exciting equipment and technology such as total stations, GNSS, scanners and data collectors.
• Support Senior Surveyors in larger or more complex projects.
• Record surveying information accurately and consistently on site to the agreed specification and scope
• Process data from the field into the office, registering data, post processing with software, such as AutoCAD
• Assist with detailed field and office surveying assignments.
• Ensure that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.
• Deliver to company policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Any other duties as required by the business

Role Requirements

• A minimum of 3 year’s site survey experience using topographical instruments
• Very good level of English (written, written, speaking)
• Physically capable to carry out the role
• Full clean UK manual driving licence
• Relevant Qualifications and/or relevant experience (Relevant CSCS card essential)
• Strong knowledge of the UK construction industry
• 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.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• The right to work in the UK

Key Attributes

• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as working within an existing team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• An ambition to learn and develop
• A flexible, positive attitude towards work and be a team player
• Strong organisational and time management skills

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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