Senior Utility Surveyor

The Survey Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying company is seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor based in their Glasgow office. You will lead utility survey projects, utilize advanced GPR and EML techniques, and mentor junior staff. This role offers opportunities for travel within the UK and internationally, focusing on sectors such as renewables and civil engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in utility surveying with PAS128 mapping.
• Experience drafting AutoCAD drawings and producing PAS128 reports.
• Familiarity with GPR data collection and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility survey projects and deliver utility mapping.
• Draft and produce AutoCAD drawings for surveys.
• Manage projects and provide training for junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Proficiency

Education

Level 4 Diploma Supervisor

Level 5 Diploma Senior Utilities Mapping Surveyor

Tools

GPR equipment

EML techniques

AutoCAD

GPS survey equipment

Job description

RSK has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Utility Surveyor in our Glasgow office.
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 and Desired Experience:

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.

Person specification

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 – dependent on above experience.

Location:

Based in the Glasgow office, expected to be able to work nationwide but predominantly in Scotland.

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area. Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter.

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.