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Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop

Mobile phone

Pension

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd partners with a leading specialist consultancy to recruit a Utility Mapping Surveyor for Oxford and surrounding regions. You will operate EML and GPR systems to PAS 128 standards, capture geospatial data with GNSS and Total Stations, and produce 2D/3D subsurface models and client deliverables in AutoCAD.

The role is field-based with regional travel and occasional night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ verified PAS 128 experience as Utility Mapping Surveyor.
• 3rd party PAS 128 expertise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate EML and GPR systems to detect and map subsurface utilities to PAS 128 specs.
• 0Capture utility marks using GNSS and Total Stations and integrate into site grids.
• 1Process, interpret and draft survey data in AutoCAD to create 2D/3D models and deliverables.
• 2Prepare written reports, permits to dig, and chamber/inspection cards.
• 3Liaise with clients to advise on PAS 128 methodologies and deliverables.

Skills

PAS 128 experience

GPR operation

EML operation

GNSS/Total Stations

AutoCAD proficiency

UK driving licence

Field-based travel

Tools

AutoCAD

GPR equipment

EML equipment

GNSS receivers

Total Stations

Job description

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) + Paid Overtime / Travel Allowance + Company Vehicle

Location: Oxford and Surrounding Regions (Field-based with regional travel and flexible working arrangements)

Right to work in the UK required; sponsorship not available.

Are you an ambitious, technically proficient Utility Mapping Surveyor looking to advance your career on high-profile infrastructure projects within a Tier 1 Specialist Consultancy?

A Leading Specialist is expanding its utility surveying operations and seeking a highly skilled Utility Mapping Surveyor to cover Oxford and the surrounding regions. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to take complex underground mapping schemes from field to finish while delivering robust, safety-critical subsurface data to key infrastructure clients.

The Opportunity

You will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive underground utility detection and mapping solutions in strict accordance with industry standards. Your day-to-day remit involves:

• Operating Electromagnetic Locators (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems to accurately detect and trace subsurface infrastructure to PAS 128 specifications.
• Utilizing GNSS receivers and Total Stations to precisely capture utility marks and integrate geospatial positions into site control grids.
• Processing, interpreting, and drafting survey data using AutoCAD to produce detailed 2D/3D subsurface utility models and client deliverable drawings.
• Generating detailed written survey reports, permits to dig, and comprehensive manhole and inspection chamber record cards.
• Liaising directly with site clients and stakeholders to advise on PAS 128 survey methodologies, execution requirements, and site deliverables.

Technical Essentials

To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency:

• Mandatory: Minimum 2–3 years’ verified experience operating as a Utility Mapping Surveyor with proven execution to the PAS 128 specification.
• Compliance/Systems: Strong working knowledge of EML, dual-frequency/array GPR (experience with high-density array systems such as Stream C highly advantageous), Total Stations, GNSS receivers, and AutoCAD. GPR post-processing software and CCTV drainage survey experience desirable.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage utility detection workflows independently from field survey through to final CAD presentation; proven track record creating permits to dig and chamber cards.
• Mobility: Full clean UK driving licence. Flexibility to travel regionally, accommodate occasional shift patterns (including night shifts), and undertake periods of lodging away when required.

The Package

• Competitive base salary of £35,000 – £45,000 per annum plus paid overtime and travel allowance.
• Fully expensed company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone.
• 24 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Excellent company pension scheme, MediCash healthcare plan, and corporate Employee Benefits Scheme.
• Funded industry certifications and professional development, including NVQ pathways, CSCS, NRSWA, First Aid, and advanced GPR processing modules.