Senior Geospatial Surveyor

Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria | Working Pattern: Hybrid, office and site-based with flexible working options

Lead complex surveying projects that shape the UK's infrastructure

Are you an experienced Senior Geospatial Surveyor looking to take the lead on technically challenging projects while mentoring others and influencing the delivery of high-quality geospatial solutions?

At Tetra Tech, you'll join a respected national Geospatial team delivering surveying expertise across major infrastructure, water, defence, nuclear and environmental projects throughout the UK. Combining the latest surveying technology with technical excellence, we provide the accurate data and insight that underpin critical engineering and asset management decisions.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects from inception through to completion, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams while supporting the development of junior colleagues. You'll enjoy a varied workload, genuine responsibility and the flexibility to balance site work, office collaboration and hybrid working.

Your Role

As a Senior Geospatial Surveyor, you'll lead the delivery of geospatial surveying projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality and client satisfaction throughout every stage of a project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading geospatial surveying projects from planning through to successful delivery.
• Managing and undertaking topographical, setting out, laser scanning, levelling and measured building surveys.
• Processing, analysing and interpreting complex survey data to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Producing CAD drawings and survey outputs using industry-leading software.
• Acting as a technical lead on projects, providing guidance and support to junior surveyors.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to add value.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across a broad range of engineering and environmental projects.
• Ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with quality standards.

Why join our Geospatial team?

• Lead technically challenging projects across nationally significant sectors.
• Take ownership of project delivery and build long-term client relationships.
• Work with the latest surveying technologies and software.
• Be part of a collaborative national team that values technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Support and mentor developing surveyors while continuing your own professional growth.
• Receive support towards professional accreditation and continued development.
• Benefit from flexible and hybrid working, with opportunities to work across the UK and occasionally internationally.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced Geospatial Surveyor with strong technical capability, leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality surveying solutions.

Essential

• Significant experience delivering geospatial surveying projects within a consultancy or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Leica Infinity and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Total Station and GNSS equipment.
• Proven experience delivering topographical surveys and managing survey data.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to lead projects independently.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Desirable

• Experience with laser scanning and point cloud processing.
• Experience undertaking precise levelling and measured building surveys.
• Digital terrain modelling and design experience.
• Relevant technical qualification or professional membership.

Why Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a global leader in consulting and engineering services, delivering innovative solutions that create more sustainable, resilient communities. We combine international expertise with local knowledge, giving our people the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting engineering and infrastructure projects.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where technical excellence is recognised and career development is actively supported. Alongside a competitive benefits package, we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, compressed hours and part-time options where business needs allow.

If you're ready to take the next step in your surveying career and play a leading role in delivering high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you.