Utilities Surveyor

Zetica; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility mapping company in the UK is seeking a Field Surveyor to locate and map underground utilities using advanced geophysical equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with PAS 128-compliant surveys and be proficient in CAD. Responsibilities include preparing reports, documenting survey data, and ensuring safety compliance. Travel to various locations is required, which may involve occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience delivering PAS 128-compliant utilities mapping surveys.
• Proficient in using CAD software.
• Full UK manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Locate and map underground utilities using geophysical equipment.
• Prepare comprehensive survey reports and technical drawings.
• Provide technical guidance to clients on construction risks.

Skills

GPR operation

Electromagnetic location

AutoCAD proficiency

GPS usage

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

QCF Level 3 in utilities mapping

Tools

AutoCAD

Geolitix

Job description

No agencies, please.

Purpose: Ensure accurate survey data is collected in order to support clients develop their proposed projects by locating, mapping, and recording underground utilities and buried features.

Responsibilities

Field Survey Activities

• Find, locate, and map underground utilities using geophysical survey equipment including electromagnetic detection equipment, signal generators, ground penetrating radar (single antenna, dual frequency, and high-density arrays), and magnetics.
• Survey all data using GPS and total stations.
• In addition to utility infrastructure the role can involve identifying other buried hazards such as reinforced concrete, structures, and obstructions.
• Obtain existing service records and plans and verify detected utilities against historical documentation.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive survey reports and technical drawings using software such as AutoCAD, Geolitix, and Microsoft Office.
• Record utility locations, depths, and service types with appropriate confidence ratings in line with PAS 128 requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, including detailed survey logs, equipment verification records, and quality assurance checklists.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Work with the compliance team to prepare site-specific risk assessments and method statements in accordance with company health and safety policies.
• Identify potential hazards and establish safe working procedures for survey operations.

Client Liaison and Support

• Provide technical guidance to clients and contractors on utility conflicts, safe excavation practices, and construction risks.
• Attend project meetings and present survey findings to project teams when required.

Travel

• Travel to survey locations across the UK, which may involve occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

Essential

• At least one year s employment delivering PAS 128-compliant utilities mapping surveys using core methods such as GPR and electromagnetic location.
• Proficient CAD user (e.g., AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Previous experience of back-office processing, including interpretation and reporting.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3 or above in utilities mapping (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with additional geophysical techniques.
• Knowledge of BIM integration processes.