Trainee Utility Surveyor

Frontline Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Pension

Overtime at enhanced rates

Ongoing training and development

Career in land surveying

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking a motivated Trainee Utility Surveyor to join a Midlands-based surveying team in Derbyshire. You will assist experienced surveyors, collect data, and support project planning while receiving comprehensive training in advanced surveying tools and software.

The role involves outdoor fieldwork in varying weather, with mentoring from a senior surveyor, and progression to a full-time opportunity based on performance. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Own transport preferred or in learning process.
• Willingness to learn field surveying techniques.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out utility survey techniques including EML and GPR.
• Follow PAS128 specifications and survey methodologies.
• Assist with data collection and mapping for project planning.
• Work with senior surveyors for on-site and back-office support.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and customer service.
• Enjoy outdoor work and liaise with diverse teams.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Utility Surveyor to join our clients busy surveying team located in sites in the Derbyshire area. Ideally you will have your own form of transport (or in the leaning process). This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing a career in land surveying, civil engineering, and utility detection.

The successful candidate will assist experienced surveyors in conducting field surveys, collecting data, and supporting project planning and execution. This role provides comprehensive training in the use of advanced surveying tools and software. The Trainee Utility Surveyor will play a vital role in ensuring accurate utility detection, mapping, and data management to support infrastructure development projects.

The role will be working out doors in all weather conditions to conduct the surveys with the senior surveyor who will be teaching and mentoring you, although there will be times when you will be office based, completing the back office support and learning other areas of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to forge a career within the Utility/Land surveying industry, an opportunity that doesn't come around that often!

Duties

The candidate should be capable in most of the following:

• Trained to carry out utility survey techniques, EML/GPR
• Trained in the understanding PAS128 Specification, all Survey Types and Methodologies
• Experience using GPS advantageous (but not essential) as training will be provided
• Trained to work on a spectrum of projects
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD would be desirable, but not essential as full training will be given
• Deliver a very high standard of work
• Positive about training and working with new trainee surveyors
• Good at liaising with people at all levels, with a confident approach
• Excellent customer service
• Enjoy working outdoors

The surveyor will work predominately within the Midlands region but must be happy to undertake work further afield. None drivers will be taken by their senior to and from the Derby town Centre office. Therefore ideally you would benefit from a full UK driving license or keen to learn/learning.

Salary

depending on experience and expectations as a Trainee, with regular reviews in line with learning.

Initially this is a contingency role payable weekly, with a full time permanent opportunity awarded based on high performance after an agreed period of hire.

Benefits

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Pension
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to forge a career in land surveying