Geospatial Surveyor Part Time NEW

Cockermouth, Cumbria
Tetra Tech

Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria Working Pattern: Hybrid, office and site-based with flexible working options
Shape the built environment through precision and innovation
Are you an experienced Geospatial Surveyor looking to work on technically challenging projects that make a real difference?

At Tetra Tech, you’ll join a highly regarded Geospatial team delivering surveying expertise across some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure, water, nuclear, defence and environmental projects. Combining cutting-edge technology with technical excellence, we provide the data and insight that help our clients plan, design and deliver complex engineering solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects, expand your technical expertise and work alongside specialists within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Whether you’re on site, in the office or working flexibly from home, you’ll be supported to develop your career while delivering high-quality survey solutions.
Your role
As a Geospatial Surveyor, you’ll lead and support projects from planning through to delivery, combining fieldwork with office-based data processing and client engagement. You’ll work across a wide variety of surveying disciplines, producing accurate, high-quality outputs that underpin major engineering and infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering geospatial surveying projects from inception through to completion.
• Undertaking topographical, setting out, laser scanning, levelling and measured building surveys.
• Capturing, processing and interpreting survey data using industry-leading software.
• Producing accurate CAD drawings and survey deliverables.
• Managing your own workload while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Building strong relationships with clients and maintaining high standards of technical delivery.

Why join our Geospatial team?

• Work on nationally significant projects across multiple sectors.
• Enjoy genuine project ownership and technical autonomy.
• Develop your career within an experienced and supportive national team.
• Receive support towards professional development and chartership.
• Broaden your expertise across a diverse range of surveying technologies and techniques.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Opportunity for occasional travel across the UK and internationally.

What we’re looking for
You’ll be a technically capable and proactive surveyor who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively and delivering high-quality outputs.

Essential:

• Experience using Total Stations, GNSS equipment and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of Leica Infinity and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience delivering topographical surveys.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Desirable:

• Laser scanning and point cloud processing.
• Precise levelling and measured building surveys.
• Digital terrain modelling and design experience.
• Relevant technical qualification.

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 exciting projects while developing rewarding long-term careers.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Alongside a competitive benefits package, we offer flexible working options, including hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, compressed hours and part-time arrangements where business needs allow.

If you’re looking for a role where your technical expertise will have a tangible impact and your career can continue to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role