Service Locator

Assurity Consulting Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company in Crawley is seeking a Service Locator to conduct utility surveys and ensure compliance with project permits. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, familiarity with surveying tools, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive salaries, generous holiday time, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive industry-leading salaries

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of utility surveying experience required.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar is essential.
• Proficient working knowledge of surveying equipment such as GPR, CAT, and Genny.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical checks and surveys of underground services.
• Authorize permits and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Mark services and maintain documentation for work being performed.

Skills

Utility surveying experience

Electromagnetic location

Ground penetrating radar

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

CSCS Card

QCF Level 3 or 5 certification

Tools

GPR

CAT

Genny

Job description

Service Locator

Department: Permit Control

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Reporting To: Andrew Brown

Description

Come join the team as a Service Locator for our growing business, along with exciting opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects.

You will play a crucial role in conducting surveys, collecting data, and producing maps using various tools and software. The role will require travel to London and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of this role is to carry out the physical check and survey of all of the underground services within the area that is being investigated, the Service Locator will have the following responsibilities.

You will use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, once they have been found, the services will be marked/spray painted onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type of service and the depth of the service.

• Authorise the permit.
• Ensure compliance with and enforcement of the project permit for the Break Ground procedure.
• Review method statements tailored to specific tasks.
• Take photographs of the work area prior to commencement, if stipulated by the project procedure.
• Mark all services within the work boundaries to protect colour standards.
• Provide teams with an overview of the services within their designated work boundaries and discuss methods for working around those affected services.
• Implement an 8-point checklist during work gang briefings.
• Enforce any designated exclusion zones surrounding affected services.
• Obtain the required signatures for permit approval from the works team and the Project Engineer.
• Notify the Service Coordinator of any discrepancies in the records.
• Investigate uncharted services as directed by the Service Coordinator.
• Inform the Service Coordinator of any services that have been removed from the work area, ensuring the service drawings are updated accordingly.
• Attach the most current SMD CAD drawing to the permit-to-dig.
• Ensure that no work gang operates under an expired permit for breaking ground or in an area lacking a permit.
• Maintain service markings for the duration of the permit.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• We are seeking a candidate who can handle multiple tasks, show flexibility, and become a key contributor to our team.
• Applicants should possess a minimum of 2-3 years of utility surveying experience.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar is essential.
• A solid understanding of industry practices and standards related to utility detection, including PAS 128 and TSA, is important.
• Candidates should have a proficient working knowledge of surveying equipment, such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools.
• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team and interact with clients on-site is required.
• A valid and clean full manual driving license is necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

• A CSCS Card is required (this must be obtained before commencing work).
• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive industry-leading salaries (DOE)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
• Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships, and spa days
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and Free Virtual 24/7 GP Service
• Life Insurance
• Company Van and Fuel card
• Tax‑free stay‑away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey
• Paid overtime for over 40 hrs, with increased rate for night and weekend work
• Referral Scheme of up to £1000
• IT & Phone Package
• Recognition scheme and Service Awards
• Social events throughout the year eg Annual General Meeting, Summer Event, and Christmas Event
• Continuous on‑the‑job training and development, both in‑house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications

Equal Opportunities

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.