Senior Utility Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Utility Surveyor to join a thriving team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to lead utility survey projects while working in diverse sectors such as renewables and civil engineering. You will utilize advanced techniques like GPR and EML to ensure accurate utility mapping, and contribute to project deliverables through AutoCAD. The company fosters professional development, supporting you on your path to Chartership. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field and enjoy a collaborative work environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life assurance cover

Flexible benefits programme

Private health care

Continuing Professional Development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Senior Utility Surveyor with PAS128 mapping experience.
• Proficient in GPR and EML techniques for utility mapping.
• Strong IT skills including CAD and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead site work for utility mapping to PAS128 standards.
• Draft AutoCAD drawings and produce PAS128 reports.
• Manage projects and mentor junior team members.

Skills

GPR techniques

EML techniques

AutoCAD

Topographical surveying

Communication skills

Excel

Programming

Education

Level 4 Diploma Supervisor

Level 5 Diploma Senior Utilities Mapping Surveyor

Tools

GSSI GPR equipment

IDS Stream C

Mala GPR equipment

RD8000 series EML

Leica total station

Trimble total station

GPS survey equipment

Job description

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RSK Geosciences has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Utility Surveyor, based in the Glasgow office, expected to be able to work nationwide but predominantly in Scotland.

RSK SafeGround, part of the RSK Geosciences business, is looking for the right candidate to join an already thriving team, to lead and deliver utility survey projects whilst developing their career within the successful RSK Group.

There is opportunity to travel with international projects, as well as supporting our clients within the UK in the renewables, property, civil engineering, nuclear, water and transport sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking site work using GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works to PAS128:2022 specifications.
• Undertaking and leading site work using EML and cover lifting techniques for utility mapping works to PAS128 standard, being competent with:
  • Cover lifting and utility identification.
  • EML techniques for tracing electrical, metallic services and non-metallic pipes and ducts to PAS128.
  • Topographical surveying and equipment, both GPS and Total Station work to measure and record utility detection markings for the purposes of drawing production.
  • GPR data collection for both on-site analysis and recording for post-processing work as part of drawing deliverables.
• Responsible for drafting and producing AutoCAD drawings for PAS128 Type D and Type B utility surveys. Producing PAS128 reports to accompany Type B survey drawings.
• Manage ongoing projects and liaise with site investigation teams for project scheduling.
• Help deliver training and mentoring for junior members of the team.
• The successful applicant will work within our experienced team under the guidance of the Team Leader.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experienced Senior Utility Surveyor (5+ years’ experience) who has led PAS128 mapping project site work and has been responsible for the deliverables.
• Ideally with Level 4 Diploma Supervisor or Level 5 Diploma Senior Utilities Mapping Surveyor, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with GSSI, IDS Stream C and/or Mala GPR equipment, RD8000 series EML and Leica or Trimble total station and GPS survey equipment would be useful.
• Experience with post-processing and interpretation of GPR data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including working with tablets for the purposes of on-site digital data capture.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, CAD and some programming would be an advantage.
• Must hold a UK driving license.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary - £36-£40k dependent on above experience.
• Overtime and expenses in addition to salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development and, as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers, we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.