Senior Utility Surveyor

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to cover regional infrastructure projects across the Scotland Central Belt and Northern England. You will manage PAS 128 utility detection, topographical surveys, and laser scanning, with responsibilities for control networks and CAD deliverables.

The role requires 3+ years of field experience, a CSCS card, and a full UK driving licence, plus willingness to travel UK sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of verified field experience in utility detection (PAS 128) and topographical land surveying.
• CSCS card; Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel UK sites across Scotland Central Belt and Northern England.
• Experience with EML, GPR, robotic total stations, GNSS networks, CAD platforms; adherence to safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Execute PAS 128-aligned utility detection, tracing, and mapping using EM locators, signal generators, sondes, and GPR.
• Establish and verify survey control networks using robotic total stations and GNSS receivers; perform precise leveling where required.
• Deliver comprehensive topographical and laser scanning surveys with point-cloud registration and CAD deliverables for infrastructure projects.
• Lead site setups, manage RAMS, permits to work, and ensure safety near live traffic, excavations, and operational sites.

Skills

PAS 128 utility detection

Topographical land surveying

Laser scanning

RAMS / site safety

Tools

EML

GPR

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

CAD platforms

Point-cloud registration software

Job description

Senior Utility Surveyor

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + Company Van

Location: Regional Field Operations / Site-Based (UK Travel Required) - Scotland Central Belt and Northern England

Job Typ:Permanent, full time

Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK. Valid UK Driving Licence required.

Are you a meticulousUtility Surveyor looking to deliver complex, multi-discipline mapping projects within a an established Survey Specialist Consultancy?

A Leading Specialist in geospatial, utility, and civil engineering surveys is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilledUtility Surveyor to cover regional infrastructure and development projects. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to spearhead high-profile PAS 128 utility detection, topographical mapping, and laser scanning programmes across critical UK assets.

The Opportunity:

You will play a vital role in executing end-to-end subterranean mapping, high-precision control, and site data capture. Your day-to-day remit involves:

• Executing PAS 128-aligned utility detection, tracing, and mapping using advanced electromagnetic locators (EML), signal generators, sondes, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
• Establishing and verifying survey control networks utilizing robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and digital precise levelling instrumentation.
• Delivering comprehensive topographical and laser scanning surveys, including point-cloud capture, registration, and quality-controlled CAD deliverables for construction and infrastructure environments.
• Leading site setups, managing risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and permits to work safely in proximity to live traffic, excavations, and operational sites.

The Package:

• Competitive base salary with structured overtime opportunities and fully expensed commercial company vehicle / fuel card.
• Company pension scheme, comprehensive tool/instrument kit, PPE provision, and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Clear career progression pathways into Senior Surveyor / Project Lead roles supported by continuous professional development.

Technical Essentials: To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency:

• Mandatory: Minimum 3+ years of verified field experience in utility detection (PAS 128) andtopographical land surveying; CSCS card; Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Compliance/Systems: Demonstrated mastery of EML, GPR, robotic total stations, GNSS networks, point-cloud registration software, and CAD platforms; adherence to safe systems of work and site risk management.
• Experience: Proven delivery across civil infrastructure, highways, commercial developments, and utility networks; hands-on capability in laser scanning and CCTV drainage inspection/defect coding is highly desirable.
• Mobility: Full UK mobility with willingness to travel to varied site locations as operational project requirements dictate.