Senior / Lead Utilities Surveyor

Talascend International; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established surveying and geospatial services provider is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Utility Surveyor in Guildford. The role involves leading utility and survey projects, working to PAS 128 standards, and using advanced technologies. Candidates must have over 4 years of experience, a QCF Level 3 qualification, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers strong career development opportunities and requires travel as necessary.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Company van

Prepaid expenses card

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Company laptop with remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience as a Senior/Lead Utility Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of PAS 128 methodology and data processing.
• Full clean manual UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a wide range of utility and survey projects.
• Work to PAS 128 standards using advanced surveying technologies.
• Involve travel, night work and periods away from home as required.

Skills

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

EML

Topographical survey techniques

GPS location and positioning

Education

QCF Level 3 qualification or higher

GCSE or equivalent education

Tools

GRED HD

iQmaps

N4CE

AutoCAD (2D/3D)

Job description

Senior / Lead Utility Surveyor – Guildford

Competitive Salary

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Field-Based Role

We are working on behalf of a well-established surveying and geospatial services provider to recruit an experienced Senior Lead Utility Surveyor.

This organisation is values-driven, committed to high standards of technical delivery, and places strong emphasis on developing and supporting its people.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead and deliver a wide range of utility and survey projects, working to PAS 128 standards and utilising advanced surveying technologies.

The role will involve travel, night work and periods away from home as required.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 4+ years’ experience as a Senior/Lead Utility Surveyor

QCF Level 3 qualification or higher

Strong knowledge of PAS 128 methodology and data processing

Practical experience in

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• EML
• Topographical survey techniques
• GPS location and positioning
• Software experience with GRED HD, iQmaps, N4CE and AutoCAD (2D/3D)

Full clean manual UK driving licence (essential)

GCSE or equivalent education

Structured training and development programme

Regular one-to-one meetings with line management

Defined progression framework with periodic reviews

Pension contributions

Company van, prepaid expenses card, fuel card and mobile phone

Company laptop with remote working flexibility where required

Location

Guildford-based, with work undertaken on-site across various locations.

If you are a capable utility surveyor seeking a long-term role with strong professional development opportunities, please submit your application to discuss this position in confidence.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Surveyors looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.