Lead Utility Surveyor

Pipeguild; Crewe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + birthday day

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible working

The Peoples Pension

Life insurance (4x base salary)

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking a Lead Utilities Surveyor to join our Geomatics team. You will lead complex utility surveys, set up surveys, and provide technical briefings while mentoring junior staff. The role balances office and site work in a managerial capacity.

Applicants should have PAS128:2022 expertise, EML/GPR proficiency and strong client-facing skills. A ProQual Level 5 Diploma or equivalent experience is essential, with a full UK driving licence and collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying or relevant experience.
• Detailed knowledge of PAS128:2022 utility surveying standards.
• Advanced proficiency in EML and GPR technologies.
• Experience in managing projects and survey teams.
• Excellent technical, communication and client facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of utility survey projects from planning through final delivery.
• Manage on-site survey teams and meeting survey objectives.
• Ensure surveys comply with PAS128:2022 and DM quality standards.
• Mentor and develop junior utility surveyors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client facing

Health & safety

Mentoring junior surveyors

Education

ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying

Tools

EML

GPR

GNSS

Robotic Total Stations

Job description

## Lead Utilities SurveyorApplylocations: Nailsworth: Crewe: East Midlands Office: Bicestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR1925At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven **Lead Utilities Surveyor** to join our growing Geomatics team and support our innovative approach to delivering excellence to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Utility Surveyor who enjoys technical problem‐solving, working across varied project environments, and supporting others in their professional development. The role will be 60/40 office vs site based with the field-based work in a managerial capacity to include setting up surveys, giving technical briefings and toolbox talks.**As a Lead Utilities Surveyor, you will:*** Lead the delivery of utility survey projects, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with PAS128 and DM standards by:* Lead, undertake and deliver complex utility survey projects from planning through to final delivery* Manage on site survey teams and survey requirements to achieve survey objectives* Undertake utility surveys using EML, GPR, GNSS, and where required, Robotic Total Stations* Ensure surveys and deliverables comply with PAS128:2022 and DM quality standards* Process, review and quality control survey data, drawings and reports prior to issue* Act as a technical lead for utility surveying activities and provide guidance to on-site survey teams* Mentor, train and develop junior utility surveyors* Provide structured feedback and development plans for junior utility surveyors* Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders* Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements* Promote continuous improvement in survey methods technology and project delivery**The successful candidate will have:*** ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying or relevant experience* Detailed knowledge of PAS128:2022 utility surveying standards* Advanced proficiency in EML and GPR technologies* Strong experience in survey data processing, interpretation and deliverable production* Experience in managing projects and survey teams* Excellent technical, communication and client facing skills* Experience managing multidisciplinary survey projects* Be a great team player and have a can-do attitude* Are a natural problem solver* Enjoy delivering results with a team* Full UK driving licence**Benefits:*** Annual bonus scheme* 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday* Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)* Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance* Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension* Life insurance (4x Base Salary)* Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices* Cycle to work scheme* 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave* 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave* BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service* Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service* Professional development – paid study leave* Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support* 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year*Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.*