Trainee Utility Surveyor

Glanville Environmental; South Hallsands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity, paternity and/adop

Company pension

Life assurance (x4 salary)

Medicash plan including dependants

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave + bank hols

Training and career progression

Job summary

Adler and Allan Group is seeking a motivated Trainee/Junior Utility Surveyor to join our team in the UK. You will assist on-site under experienced surveyors, learn to locate underground utilities, collect data, and support project delivery across various sites.

No prior utility surveying experience is required as full on‑the‑job training is provided. A willingness to travel, work outdoors, and maintain high safety standards is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather, potentially on active sites.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to travel throughout the UK, with possible overnight stays.
• Positive attitude to health and safety.
• Willing to learn and develop across surveying disciplines, with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with utility surveying activities on site under guidance of experienced surveyors.
• Learn to identify and locate underground utilities using specialist equipment.
• Collect and record survey data accurately.
• Support delivery of survey projects across multiple sites.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper use.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to complete surveys efficiently.

Skills

UK driving licence

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willing to travel

Health and safety

Willing to learn

Education

Relevant college qualification in construction, engineering, surveying, geography or similar

Tools

CAT & Genny

GPS/GNSS

Total station

AutoCAD

GPR

PAS 128

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a Trainee/Junior Utility Surveyor.

Previous utility surveying experience is not essential, as full on-the-job training will be provided. We are looking for someone with a practical mindset, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in developing a career within the surveying industry.

What you will be doing

• Assist with utility surveying activities on site under the guidance of experienced surveyors.


• Learn how to identify and locate underground utilities using specialist equipment.


• Collect and record survey data accurately.


• Support the delivery of survey projects across a range of sites.


• Maintain survey equipment and ensure it is used correctly.


• Follow company health and safety procedures at all times.


• Work closely with colleagues and clients to ensure surveys are completed efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in utility surveying and develop their skills through hands-on training and experience.

Qualifications

More About you

• Full UK driving licence


• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn


• Good attention to detail


• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and potentially on active construction sites.


• Basic IT skills


• Good communication skills


• Able to work both independently and as part of a team


• Willing and able to travel throughout the UK, with overnight stays away from home required from time to time


• Positive attitude towards health and safety


• A willingness to learn and develop across other surveying disciplines, supporting the wider surveying team when required. Full training will be provided as your skills and experience develop.

Beneficial (Not Essential)

• Previous construction, engineering, utilities or surveying experience


• Experience with CAT & Genny or other service-location equipment


• Knowledge of GPR or EML surveying


• Experience using GPS/GNSS or total station equipment


• Ability to read utility/service drawings


• AutoCAD experience


• CSCS card


• Knowledge of PAS 128


• Relevant college qualification in construction, engineering, surveying, geography or a similar field

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave.


• Company pension.


• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary).


• Medicash plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.


• Refer a friend scheme.


• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)


• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Training and career progression opportunities.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.