FG - Senior Utility Surveyor - Operations T&E

Freedom Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in utility surveying and advanced detection instruments to produce detailed PAS 128 compliant surveys. You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing home, site, and office tasks, while collaborating with planners and builders to resolve practical challenges. The company is committed to employee development, offering a clearly defined career path supported by training and regular reviews. If you're passionate about making a difference in the infrastructure sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Commercial Fleet Vehicle

Pension with employer contribution

Sick Pay

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Free Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, etc.)

Qualifications

• Strong experience in utility surveying across various industries.
• Knowledge of PAS 128 and utility detection instruments.

Responsibilities

• Produce PAS 128 compliant surveys for analysis by planners and builders.
• Utilize various equipment for accurate utility surveys.

Skills

Utility Surveying

Electromagnetic Locators

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

GPS

Total Stations

Team Supervision

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

n4ce

IQMaps/GRED HD

Wincan

Job description

FG - Senior Utility Surveyor - Operations T&E

27 March 2025

Birmingham

Permanent – Full Time

Salary Competitive + Commercial Fleet Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Professional Services are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Utility Surveyor. The successful candidate would have strong experience undertaking surveys within a variety of industries and locations. Knowledge of PAS 128 is essential and the candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in the use of utility detection instruments, location instruments and have the skills to post process the data for production of a detailed utility survey.

This is a Hybrid role with regular Home, Site and Office work.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Produce detailed PAS 128 compliant surveys and accurate information on an as required basis for analysis by planners, builders and cartographers.
• Utilise a range of equipment in the execution of PAS 128 compliant surveys, including electromagnetic locators, GPRs, GPS, TS and conventional methods.
• Resolve practical planning and development problems on site.
• Apply rigorous means of verification and validation of information before it is handed over to other professionals.
• Interpret data using record drawings, maps, charts, plans and other related forms of presentation.
• Use of computer-aided design (CAD) and other IT software to interpret data and present information.
• Maintain awareness and develop skills in new and emerging technologies.
• Verify plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
• Monitor and interpret contract design documents supplied by the client.
• Timely and accurate production of reports in line with project requirements.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

What we’re looking for:

If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for an experienced, forward thinking and dedicated Senior Utility Surveyor to join our team. Ideally have qualifications and experience in:

• Experience in the use of electromagnetic locators and ground penetrating radar.
• Experience in use of GPS and Total Stations.
• Experience in utility surveys and CCTV surveys.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience in supervising small teams on site and able to communicate and resolve issues with staff and management.
• Knowledge of n4ce or other survey software (Desirable).
• Knowledge of IQMaps/GRED HD or other GPR software (Desirable).
• Knowledge of Wincan or other CCTV software (Desirable).

Benefits:

• Salary Competitive depending on experience/qualifications.
• Commercial Fleet Vehicle.
• Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution.
• Sick Pay.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.