Rail Surveyor

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects across the UK?

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:

Due to continued business growth, we are currently recruiting a Rail Surveyors and Senior Rail Surveyors to join our Monitoring UK North department on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Department and based out of our Manchester or Birmingham office, this is a great opportunity to work on complex rail projects, using cutting-edge technology and contributing to the safety and efficiency of the UK rail network.

What will I be doing in my new role?

Rail Surveyor:

• Carrying out rail and monitoring survey tasks to industry standards.
• Operating total stations, GNSS, digital levels and track trolleys.
• Collecting and processing accurate geospatial data for rail projects.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.
• Collaborating with senior surveyors and project managers to deliver client requirements.

Senior Rail Surveyor:

• Leading and delivering rail projects, including topographic and monitoring surveys to the highest standards.
• Managing site teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Using advanced survey techniques and instruments to capture accurate geospatial data.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to provide technical advice and project updates.
• Supporting the development of junior team members through mentoring and training.

Requirements of the role:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rail surveying or monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of railway standards and safety procedures (including PTS and COSS certification, or willing to become a COSS).
• Proficiency in total stations, GNSS, TMD survey trolley, and other survey and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to interpret and deliver complex survey data accurately with a good understanding of track components.
• Full rights to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide.
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required

What key attributes do I need?

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

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
• No requirement to report to a central office at the start/end of each shift.
• Clear career progression pathways within Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
• 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.