Service Locator

Kier Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group's KierBAM team in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Service Locator to identify and manage underground services on the Royal Navy site at Devonport. Based in Plymouth, this role involves field work supporting safe utility mapping.

Due to site sensitivity, BPSS clearance is required and a passport from a NATO or MISWG country with UK residence in the last 5 years is necessary. CSCS card preferred and QCF Level 3/5 in utility mapping is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with electromagnetic location equipment and ground penetrating radar.
• Understanding PAS 128 and TSA; knowledge of HSG-47 and GS-6.
• CSCS card or ability to obtain one; QCF Level 3/5 in utility mapping is a plus.
• Excellent on-site communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Use geophysical techniques to locate underground services and mark them on the ground with depth.
• Authorise and maintain Permit to Break Surface documentation per project procedures.
• Provide teams with service overviews and advise on safe working methods.
• Conduct site briefings using an 8-point checklist and enforce exclusion zones.
• Liaise with BOSC about discrepancies and keep service drawings up to date.

Skills

electromagnetic location equipment

ground penetrating radar

PAS 128 TSA standards

HSG-47 GS-6 knowledge

clear communication

CSCS Card

Tools

GPR

CAT

Genny

Job description

We're looking for a Service Locator to join our KierBAM team based in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We're seeking an experienced Service Locator to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safe identification and management of underground services across the site.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Service Locator, you'll be working within the KierBAM team, supporting them in the safe identification and management of underground services. Your day to day will include:

• Using geophysical techniques to locate underground services and marking them accurately on the ground, defining type and depth
• Authorising and maintaining Permit to Break Surface documentation, ensuring full compliance with project procedures
• Providing teams with comprehensive overviews of services within their work boundaries and advising on safe working methods
• Conducting site briefings using an 8-point checklist and enforcing exclusion zones around affected services
• Liaising with the BOSC regarding any discrepancies in records and ensuring service drawings are kept up to date

What are we looking for?

This role of Service Locator is great for you if:

• You have strong experience with electromagnetic location equipment and ground penetrating radar
• You hold a solid understanding of industry standards including PAS 128 and TSA, along with knowledge of HSG-47 and GS-6
• You're proficient in using surveying equipment such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools
• You possess excellent communication skills and can collaborate effectively with teams and clients on site
• You hold a CSCS Card (or can obtain one before starting) and ideally have QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC), which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

• Service Locator - Job Description 2026.pdf