Senior Utility Surveyor: Lead PAS 128 & GPR Delivery

BAM UK & Ireland; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension 8%

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to join the team in Warrington. You will lead PAS 128 utility surveys, oversee detection services, and help grow the utility surveying capability across projects.

The role combines hands-on field delivery with developing standards, processes, and a wider surveying team, while maintaining high safety, quality, and client service. Travel nationwide as required.

Qualifications

• Several years delivering utility surveys, preferably in a senior/leadership role.
• Strong PAS 128 knowledge and TSA awareness.
• Proficient with GPR and electromagnetic locating systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with clients.
• Proven ability to mentor junior surveyors.
• Clean and valid manual driving license.
• Desirable qualifications in surveying or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility survey projects from start to finish to high standards.
• Provide technical support to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery of the project.
• Utilise modern surveying methods and equipment (total stations, GPS, GPR).
• Record underground assets and manhole inspection reports.
• Deliver completed survey reports to Project Managers and CAD Operators.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and guide junior surveyors.
• Plan project activities and identify risks.
• Maintain survey equipment functionality.
• Health & Safety risk assessment and planning.

Skills

PAS 128 knowledge

GPR & EM locating

Leadership / mentoring

Client communication

Driving license

CAD drawings knowledge

Record keeping

Health & safety awareness

Education

Surveying qualification

GCSE Math/English C or above

Tools

Total stations

GPS

GPR instruments

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to join the team in Warrington. You will lead PAS 128 utility surveys, oversee detection services, and help grow the utility surveying capability across projects.

The role combines hands-on field delivery with developing standards, processes, and a wider surveying team, while maintaining high safety, quality, and client service. Travel nationwide as required.