Surveyor (Utilities)

TXM Recruit; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering surveying consultancy is seeking an experienced Utility Surveyor to join their Manchester-based team. The role involves delivering high-quality utility surveys, working independently on site, and processing survey data. Candidates should have 2-3 years of utility surveying experience and a strong understanding of PAS 128 and CCTV surveys. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Welcome bonus

Training fees covered

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company sick pay

Company vehicle

Life assurance

Flexible working hours

Overtime opportunities

Mental health & wellbeing support

Birthday gifts & long service awards

Refer-a-friend scheme

Funded professional development

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years' experience in utility surveying.
• Proven experience delivering PAS 128 and CCTV surveys independently.
• Comfortable working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PAS 128 utility surveys and CCTV surveys on sites.
• Work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide support to junior and trainee staff.
• Process raw survey data and CAD outputs.

Skills

Utility surveying

CCTV surveys

GPS and total station

CAD data processing

Team collaboration

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Utility / Utilities Surveyor

Location: Manchester

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00 - 17:30) - site hours may vary

The OpportunityTXM Recruit is working in partnership with a leading UK engineering surveying consultancy to recruit an experienced Utility Surveyor to join their growing Manchester-based team.

Our client is one of the UK's largest engineering surveying businesses, delivering underground utility surveys (PAS 128), CCTV, land, measured building, monitoring and site engineering services across a national network of offices. Their teams support major infrastructure, rail, highways and construction programmes by providing accurate, safety‑critical underground asset data.

As a Utility Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality utility and CCTV surveys across a wide range of projects. You will operate independently on site, process survey data in the office, and support the development of junior staff, while working with industry‑leading equipment and technology.

The Benefits

• Welcome bonusupon joining
• Training fees coveredif you are required to buy out notice or commitments from a current employer
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
• Company sick pay
• Company vehicle
• Life assurance
• Flexible working hours
• Overtime opportunities
• Mental health & wellbeing support, including counselling and EAP
• Birthday gifts & long service awards
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Funded professional development, including support towardsCICES accreditation

Key Responsibilities

• DeliverPAS 128 utility surveysandCCTV surveyson sites ranging from small schemes to large, complex projects
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to produce accurate, high‑quality survey outputs
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior, trainee and technician‑level staff
• Assist with project delivery by contributing to smooth site and office operations
• Process raw survey data and CAD outputs to a high standard
• Maintain and check surveying equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose
• Undertake site inspections, risk assessments and ensure health & safety compliance

The Ideal Candidate

• 2-3+ years' experience inutility surveying
• Proven experience deliveringPAS 128andCCTV surveysindependently
• Strong understanding ofGPS, total station, and control networks
• Confident processing survey and CAD data to a professional standard
• Comfortable working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• A professional, approachable communicator who enjoys working in a team
• Committed to developing a long‑term career within engineering surveying

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum5 GCSEsincludingMaths & English (Grade C / 4 or above)
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability tocommute to local office
• Willingness to work variable site hours and occasional weekends

Alternative Job Titles

Underground Utility Surveyor, PAS 128 Surveyor, Utility Mapping Surveyor, Utility Detection Surveyor, Utility Mapping Technician, Subsurface Utility Surveyor, Senior Utility Surveyor, Utility Survey Engineer, Utility Survey Specialist, Underground Services Surveyor, Utility Survey Lead, Geospatial Utility Surveyor, Geomatics Utility Surveyor, Utility Geomatics Technician, Digital Utility Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor (Utilities), Infrastructure Surveyor (Utilities), Rail Utility Surveyor, Civils Utility Surveyor

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