Senior Utility Surveyor

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated company van

Survey equipment provided

Hotels paid for overnight stays

Two-week advance scheduling

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to own complete utility mapping projects across Herefordshire, the West Midlands, and UK sites. You will conduct PAS128 Type B surveys using GPR and EML, collect GPS points, and deliver precise CAD drawings via BricsCAD/AutoCAD, while mentoring junior surveyors.

You will travel nationwide, have a company van and equipment, and support a two-week planning window within a dedicated seven-person team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of verified utility surveying experience with full survey-to-CAD workflows.
• Strong knowledge of PAS 128 standards and subsurface utility tracing.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute PAS 128 Type B subsurface utility surveys with GPR/EML.
• Collect high-precision survey points using GPS and convert to CAD drawings.
• Own projects from field mark-out to client deliverables.
• Mentor assistant and trainee surveyors and ensure QA on site.

Skills

PAS 128 surveying

GPR detection

EML detection

GPS data collection

Field-to-CAD workflow

Mentoring juniors

Tools

BricsCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Utility Surveyor

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum + Dedicated Company Van (Fitted for Field & Office Tasks)

Location: Herefordshire / West Midlands (Nationwide Site Remit)

Job Type: Full time, permanent

This is an urgent hire and therefore sponsorship is unavailable.

Are you an experienced and technically rigorous Senior Utility Surveyor looking to take complete project ownership within an established, quality-focused surveying practice?

A Leading Specialist is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled Senior Utility Surveyor to cover Herefordshire, the West Midlands, and UK-wide project sites. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to lead complex subsurface utility mapping projects from initial site mark-outs through to final CAD deliverables, whilst mentoring developing surveyors in the field.

The Opportunity:

You will play a vital role in delivering end-to-end utility detection workflows to strict compliance standards. Your day-to-day remit involves:

• Planning and executing PAS 128 Type B subsurface utility surveys using advanced GPR and EML detection equipment.
• Collecting high-precision survey points using GPS and processing raw field data into accurate drawings via BricsCAD and AutoCAD.
• Taking full technical ownership of projects from initial field mark-out through to completed client drawings.
• Working alongside and mentoring assistant and trainee utility surveyors, providing practical on-site guidance and quality assurance.

The Package:

• Base salary of £38,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience and independent drafting delivery).
• Dedicated, fully equipped company van and allocated surveying equipment.
• Shift allowance incorporating travel time, plus fully covered hotel accommodation for overnight stays.
• Stable advance scheduling (typically 2-week visibility) within an established 7-person utility team, offering clear scope for professional leadership.

Technical Essentials:

• Mandatory: Minimum 5years of verified utility surveying experience with proven capability delivering full survey-to-cadastre workflows independently.
• Compliance/Systems: Strong working knowledge of PAS 128 standards; proficient in GPR, EML, and GPS hardware; advanced drafting skills in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience: Comprehensive background in subsurface utility tracing, on-site mark-outs, post-processing, and junior staff supervision; drainage survey exposure advantageous.
• Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence; willingness to travel nationwide with planned overnight stays (hotel accommodation provided; work scheduled two weeks in advance).

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