Senior Utility Surveyor

Adler & Allan Ltd; Lee Mill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

Company pension

Life assurance (x4)

Medicash plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Annual leave + bank holidays

Training & progression

Job summary

Glanville Environmental is seeking a Senior Utilities Surveyor for a site-based role at our Lee Mill Head Office, with potential hybrid options after probation. You will independently plan, execute and process major utility surveys, lead project teams, and engage directly with clients on site.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to mentor junior staff, and delivery to safety, time, and quality standards across multi-service surveys.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex utility surveys involving multiple service types.
• Competence using utility detection equipment, including EML and GPR.
• Ability to plan and deliver projects with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Experience supervising, supporting or mentoring less experienced surveyors.
• Strong quality control and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Independently undertake and process large and complex utility survey projects.
• Lead projects and coordinate other survey team members.
• Deliver projects within agreed quality standards, specifications and time allowances.
• Undertake accurate field data collection and processing.
• Carry out quality control checks on survey data and deliverables.
• Plan and coordinate site activities, resources and workload.
• Supervise, support and direct other surveyors on assigned projects.
• Mentor junior and trainee team members.

Skills

Independent operation

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Quality control

Health & safety

Travel willingness

UK driving licence

Tools

EML

GPR

IQ Maps

Geolitix

IDS

ProceqGPR

Trimble hardware/software

N4CE

AutoCAD

Job description

Glanville Environmental is a reputable and thriving drainage and civil engineering company that has been a driving force in the Southwest region for over three decades. As we continue to expand our impressive portfolio of clients and secure long‑term contracts, we are seeking talented individuals to join our passionate team. If you are ready to make your mark in the industry and be part of a family‑owned business, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Job Description

Role: Senior Utilities Surveyor

Location: This is a site‑based role with office working from our Lee Mill Head Office. Following successful completion of probation, hybrid working may be available, including home working where operationally suitable.

Competitive salary + Company benefits

About the Role

This is a senior, hands‑on role for someone who is capable of independently planning, executing and processing larger and more complex utility survey projects, including projects lasting a week or more and involving multiple service types.

The successful candidate will be comfortable leading projects and supervising other team members without day‑to‑day managerial oversight, while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, within the allocated time and to the required quality standards.

You will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership qualities, act as a technical point of reference for other members of the team and be confident dealing directly with clients on site.

At all levels you will be involved in contributing to discussions about,and practical developmentto,our systems and workflows. More senior roles will be exposed to,and expected to deliver,project lead responsibilities, includingbut not limited to;client liaison, planning andmeeting time and quality targets

Key Responsibilities

• Independently undertake and process large and complex utility survey projects, including projects of a week or more in duration.
• Lead projects and coordinate other survey team members where required.
• Deliver projects within agreed quality standards, specifications and time allowances.
• Undertake accurate field data collection and subsequent processing.
• Carry out quality control checks on survey data and deliverables before issue.
• Plan and coordinate site activities, resources and workload to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Supervise, support and provide direction to other surveyors working on assigned projects.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and trainee team members.
• Undertake site audits and help maintain consistent working and quality standards across the team.
• Produce RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) appropriate to the work being undertaken.
• Assist with enquiries and quotations, including estimating appropriate site and processing time requirements.
• Promote company procedures, organisational structure and working standards, helping to drive a positive and consistent divisional culture.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients, site teams and other stakeholders throughout a project.

Qualifications

More About you

• Strong previous experience working as a Utility Surveyor, with the ability to operate independently.
• Proven experience delivering complex utility surveys involving multiple service types.
• Competence using utility detection equipment, including Electromagnetic Location (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
• Strong understanding of utility survey field procedures, data collection and processing.
• The ability to plan and deliver projects with minimal managerial supervision.
• Experience supervising, supporting or mentoring less experienced surveyors.
• Strong quality control and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret client briefs, specifications and site requirements.
• Ability to estimate realistic fieldwork and processing durations for proposed works.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements and experience producing or working to RAMS.
• A full UK driving licence.

Willingness to travel and undertake occasional overnight stays as required by the role.

• Experience working to PAS 128 requirements
• Experience leading multi‑person survey teams.
• Experience using IQ Maps and/orGeolitix
• Familiarity with IDS andProceqGPR systems
• Experience in other measured survey disciplines
• Experience with Trimble hardware and software
• Experience using N4CE
• Competent AutoCAD user

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary).
• Medicash plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and career progression opportunities.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

At Adler and Allan Group, we’re not just a company – we’re environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We’re a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top‑tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.