Senior / Lead Utilities Surveyor

First Recruitment Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established surveying and geospatial services provider in Guildford is seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Utility Surveyor. This full-time role involves leading various utility and survey projects while ensuring compliance with PAS 128 standards. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of applicable methodologies. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Structured training and development programme

Pension contributions

Company van and prepaid expenses card

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 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a wide range of utility and survey projects.
• Work to PAS 128 standards and utilise advanced surveying technologies.

Skills

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

Education

QCF Level 3 qualification or higher

GCSE or equivalent education

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Software experience with 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
  • Drainage surveys
  • 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

Benefits

• 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.

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.