Overhead Lines Surveyor

OCU; Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Surveyor to support major power infrastructure projects across the UK. You will carry out site surveys, gather accurate data, and identify constraints, risks, and opportunities before works commence.

The role spans substations, overhead lines, and underground cable schemes, collaborating with engineering and operations teams. You will ensure survey activities meet health, safety, and environmental requirements, maintain records, and assist in planning works with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Site surveys for power infrastructure projects.
• Interpret drawings, maps and technical docs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on-site with health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys collecting technical, environmental and operational data.
• Produce survey records, reports, sketches, and documentation.
• Identify risks, constraints, and challenges during visits.
• Liaise with design/engineering teams to feed project development.
• Support route assessments and pre-construction activities.
• Maintain accurate project records and update systems.
• Ensure surveys meet health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Assist delivery teams and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Site surveys

Data gathering

Stakeholder engagement

Interpret drawings/maps

Organisational skills

Communication

Driver's licence

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS technology

Digital data capture tools

Job description

Department

Regulated Power

Location

South West

Description

Location: South West | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office & Site Based | Regular Travel

Pay / Benefits

Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

OCU is delivering major power infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting the development and resilience of the electricity network. As a Surveyor, you'll play a vital role in supporting the successful planning and delivery of projects by carrying out site surveys, gathering accurate data, and identifying constraints, risks, and opportunities before works commence. Working across a range of power infrastructure projects, including substations, overhead lines, and underground cable schemes, you'll collaborate closely with engineering, design, and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with accurate information from the outset. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working both on-site and within a project environment while contributing to the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do

• Undertake site surveys to collect technical, environmental, and operational information.
• Produce accurate survey records, reports, sketches, and supporting documentation.
• Identify potential project risks, access constraints, and construction challenges during site visits.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to provide information required for project development.
• Support route assessments, site feasibility studies, and pre-construction activities.
• Liaise with landowners, clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders where required.
• Ensure survey activities are completed in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records and update company systems with survey findings.
• Assist project teams in planning works and developing practical delivery solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience undertaking site surveys within utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or a related environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings, maps, plans, and technical documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience within power, utilities, overhead lines, substations, or cable installation projects.
• Bonus if you have knowledge of utility network construction methods and processes.
• It would be great if you have experience using surveying equipment, GPS technology, or digital data capture tools.
• It would be great if you've worked within DNO, ICP, or Transmission & Distribution environments.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and utility industry safety requirements would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.