Project Manager - Utility Surveys

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Professional development

Chartership support

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Project Manager – Utility Surveys to own and deliver high-value utility mapping schemes across Scotland and the wider UK. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape technical workflows, and mentor surveyors, with travel as required.

The role emphasises PAS 128 standards, EML and GPR technologies, client liaison, and budget-driven margin delivery. A 5+ year background in utility mapping with supervisory experience is expected; CICES or

Qualifications

• Substantial utility mapping background with 5+ years' specialist experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or project management capability.
• Professional membership of CICES or RICS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple utility survey projects from instruction, resourcing, and mobilisation through to final sign-off and delivery.
• Mentor Utility Surveyors and Trainees while conducting site audits to uphold SHEQ standards.
• Provide technical guidance across PAS 128 specifications and review deliverables for technical accuracy.
• Manage variations, monitor project budgets, and drive commercial margin performance.

Job description

Project Manager – Utility Surveys

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Location: Glasgow (with operational travel across Scotland and the wider UK)

Full-time, Permanent | Candidates must hold full right to work in the UK

Are you an experienced, technically astute Utility Survey Professional looking to take genuine ownership of high-value projects, team leadership, and commercial delivery within an industry-leading consultancy?

A Leading Specialist is expanding its Scottish operations and seeking a highly skilled Project Manager – Utility Surveys to lead and develop their established team in Glasgow. This is a pivotal management appointment offering the scope to direct utility survey schemes from inception to completion, influence technical workflows, and mentor the next generation of surveyors across a diverse infrastructure portfolio.

The Opportunity:

You will play a vital role in leading multidisciplinary utility mapping commissions, ensuring all operations align strictly with industry standards and commercial targets. Your day-to-day remit involves:

• Managing multiple utility survey projects concurrently from instruction, resourcing, and mobilisation through to final sign-off and delivery.
• Briefing, deploying, and mentoring Utility Surveyors and Trainees while conducting site audits to uphold rigorous SHEQ standards.
• Providing authoritative technical guidance across PAS 128 specifications, robustly reviewing deliverables to guarantee technical precision.
• Acting as the primary operational contact for key clients, managing variations, monitoring project budgets, and driving commercial margin performance.

Technical Essentials:

• Mandatory: Substantial utility mapping background (~5+ years' specialist experience), with demonstrated supervisory or project management capability. Professional membership of CICES or RICS is advantageous.
• Compliance/Systems: In-depth technical mastery of PAS 128 standards, alongside practical expertise in Electromagnetic Locators (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems.
• Experience: Proven track record delivering end-to-end subsurface utility projects, controlling commercial performance, and reviewing/signing off complex CAD/survey data.
• Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence with willingness to travel to project sites as operational demands dictate.

The Package:

• Competitive base salary circa £50,000 per annum.
• Structured professional development with funded pathways toward RICS/CICES chartership.
• Company pension scheme and comprehensive corporate benefits.
• Genuine autonomy to shape departmental workflows, technology adoption, and team growth.