Senior Underground Utility Surveyor

Career Poster; Newsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Life insurance

PPE provided

Training and career path

22 days leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Spatial Dimensions is seeking an experienced Senior Underground Utility Surveyor to join our surveying team. You will manage utility mapping projects from on-site work through to processing data, using GPR and locators, and ensuring PAS 128 compliance across commercial, residential, heritage and public sector projects.

You will mentor juniors, plan activities across projects and liaise with clients, while maintaining high health and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Six years' experience delivering utility surveys.
• Experience delivering to PAS 128 standards.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of utility mapping projects from site work to data processing.
• Utilise GPR and locators; interpret outputs and post-process data for PAS 128 surveys.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; contribute to training.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with project teams; ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Team mentoring

Time management

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

QCF Level 5 Surveyor

CSCS card

SWQR

Tools

GPR

Electromagnetic locators

N4ce

CAD drawings

GPS

Total stations

Wincam

Job description

Location: Sevenoaks Kent/London, with travel to sites across the UK
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Spatial Dimensions is looking for an experienced Senior Underground Utility Surveyor to join our professional surveying team as we continue to grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about underground utilities, enjoys solving problems and wants to play an important part in maintaining high surveying standards. You will work across a wide range of projects in the commercial, residential, heritage and public sectors, with opportunities to develop your skills, support colleagues and progress your career.

The role

You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of utility mapping projects, from site work through to the processing of survey data. A strong knowledge and understanding of PAS 128 is essential, along with practical experience using utility detection and location equipment. Full understanding of post processing and report writing is essential. Helping train other junior members of staff will naturally form part of this role.

You will use equipment including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and electromagnetic locators, interpret digital outputs and post-process data to support the production of detailed PAS 128 utility surveys. Experience with survey modelling software such as N4ce, CAD drawings, GPS and total stations would also be valuable.

As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to work confidently without direct day-to-day supervision, make appropriate technical decisions and help plan activities across projects. Communication is an important part of the role, including liaising with clients, working closely with colleagues and supporting the coaching and mentoring of others.

Health and safety is central to everything we do. You will be expected to understand site hazards, manage risks effectively and champion health and safety compliance across survey activities.

What we're looking for

You should have at least six years' experience delivering utility surveys and be comfortable working to detailed specifications and standards such as PAS 128. You will need strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your own time while working across multiple projects.

You will also need a full clean UK driving licence for use of company vehicles.

Experience carrying out CCTV drainage surveys, assessing pipe conditions and using software such as Wincam would be beneficial, as would knowledge of N4ce or similar survey software. Relevant qualifications or training such as QCF Level 5 Surveyor, CSCS card, SWQR, Confined Space, First Aid would also be advantageous.

The role is physically demanding and involves working on your feet throughout the day and lifting manholes while on site. You will also need a flexible approach to working hours, as overtime, night work and weekend work can form part of the role.

What we offer

We provide a company vehicle and fuel card, surveying equipment, technology and software, together with ongoing training and a structured career path.

• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• your birthday off
• company life insurance
• a pension scheme
• company workwear and PPE
• regular social events
• overtime opportunities times your normal hourly or daily rate

If you are an experienced Utility Surveyor looking for your next step with a growing and forward-thinking surveying company, we would love to hear from you.