Utilities Surveyor

Zetica; Eynsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility mapping company in England seeks a Field Surveyor to ensure accurate data collection for underground utilities. The role involves using geophysical equipment and CAD for documentation. Essential qualifications include 1+ year of relevant experience and a full UK driving license. The position requires traveling to various survey locations across the UK. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with PAS 128-compliant utilities mapping surveys.
• Proficient in CAD software such as AutoCAD.
• Experience in back-office processing, interpretation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Locate and map underground utilities using geophysical equipment.
• Prepare survey reports and technical drawings.
• Work with compliance team on risk assessments and method statements.
• Provide technical guidance to clients on excavation practices.

Skills

Utility mapping surveys

Geophysical survey equipment

CAD software proficiency

Driving licence

Education

Degree in relevant subject

QCF Level 3 in utilities mapping

Tools

AutoCAD

Ground Penetrating Radar

Job description

Overview

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.