Senior/Principal Geospatial Surveyor

About the role

Join Tetra Tech as a Senior/Principal Geospatial Surveyor and lead complex survey programmes that support infrastructure, water and environmental projects. You will combine hands‑on field leadership with technical expertise in LiDAR, UAV, GNSS and photogrammetry to deliver high‑quality spatial data.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute topographic, control, boundary, building and volumetric surveys across multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop method statements, risk assessments and ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot survey equipment including GNSS/GPS, total stations, terrestrial/mobile LiDAR and UAV platforms.
• Process point‑cloud data, perform georeferencing, feature extraction and produce CAD, BIM and 3‑D deliverables.
• Mentor junior surveyors, set QA/QC standards and act as technical lead on client engagements and bid preparation.

Required profile

• Degree or HND in Surveying, Geomatics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with GNSS, total stations and LiDAR survey techniques.
• Strong leadership, client‑facing abilities and commitment to site safety.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel to sites in Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham.
• Professional membership (RICS/CICES) and UAV operation certification desirable.

Required skills

• GNSS/GPS surveying
• Total station operation
• Terrestrial and mobile LiDAR
• UAV photogrammetry
• Leica Reg360 / Cyclone
• Leica Infinity
• AutoCAD
• ReCap
• Revit modelling
• CAD, BIM and point‑cloud processing

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (2–3 days onsite, flexible field periods).
• Opportunities to lead high‑performing teams on impactful projects.
• Access to advanced geospatial technology and professional development.