Geospatial Engineer

Geospatial Engineer, Somerset UK
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 Geospatial Engineers to join our team in Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to support a high-profile, multi-year construction project where accurate geospatial data, digital workflows and construction verification are central to project delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your surveying expertise in a technically challenging environment, contributing to a nationally significant project. If you’re an experienced surveyor ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to an exciting project within the Geospatial industry, we would love to hear from you.
What You Will Do
Deliver high-precision engineering and setting-out surveys using a range of equipment, including Total Stations, GNSS, UAV, HDS, imaging tools, GPS, Data Collectors.
Collaborate with site teams, engineers, and designers to ensure survey requirements are met efficiently and accurately
Utilisation of post processing software such as AutoCAD, StarNet and BRICSCAD.
Maintain and manage survey control networks. Grid Line and Site Control, Install and Verification
Ensure all work is carried out in line with project-specific safety, security, and quality protocols
Delivering instructions and training/developments to junior members of the team.
Support project reporting and documentation in compliance with client and regulatory requirements
Prepare and analyse data for set-out for yourself and others
Build and maintain relationships with clients and various stakeholders, ensuring we deliver projects to exact customer requirements.
Any other duties as required by the business.
What You Will Bring
Have relevant qualifications (Surveying, Geomatics or Engineering) and/or 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Fundamental knowledge of the principles and practices of surveying and geospatial engineering, especially control networks.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Understand scopes of work and project requirements.
Have strong knowledge of current CAD technology.
Experience working in infrastructure and construction.
Possess a full clean UK/ International Manual Drivers’ licence
Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
Willing and able to work a rotation-based pattern of 10 days on and 4 days off.
Possess a CSCS card or be prepared to start the process
The right to work in the UK.
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
Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme
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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Employment type
Full Time Permanent

Work arrangement
No