Utilities Surveyor

TEXO Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Regular travel

Training and development

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Pool vehicles

Career progression

Job summary

TEXO Recruitment is supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Utilities Surveyor to join their team in Garforth, Leeds. The role demands leadership of utility detection and mapping surveys and mentoring junior surveyors while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The successful candidate will plan survey activities, work with RAMS, operate EM locating equipment and GPR, interpret drawings, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and travel nationwide with

Qualifications

• Significant experience in utility detection and mapping.
• Strong PAS 128 knowledge and practical experience.
• Extensive experience using EM locating equipment and GPR.
• Experience leading or mentoring survey teams.
• Understanding of underground utility networks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and survey data.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card.
• Experience preparing RAMS and survey methodologies.
• Experience supporting quotations and project estimates.
• Experience using GPS/GNSS and total station equipment.
• GPR post-processing experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility detection and mapping surveys in line with PAS 128.
• Plan survey activities, resources and equipment.
• Prepare survey methodologies and RAMS.
• Operate electromagnetic locating equipment and GPR.
• Review survey data and reports.
• Allocate and supervise survey teams.
• Mentor junior utilities surveyors.
• Ensure high HSEQ standards.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Support project mobilisation and resource planning.
• Contribute to quotations and estimates.
• Maintain survey equipment.

Skills

Utility surveying

PAS 128 knowledge

EM locating

GPR

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Driving licence

Tools

EM locating equipment

GPR

GPS/GNSS

Total station

CSCS card

Job description

TEXO Recruitment is supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Utilities Surveyor to join their team in Garforth, Leeds.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of utility detection and mapping surveys, while providing technical guidance and support to other members of the survey team.

The role will involve UK-wide travel and regular overnight stays, so flexibility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead utility detection and mapping surveys in line with PAS 128.
• Plan survey activities, resources and equipment requirements.
• Prepare survey methodologies and support RAMS.
• Operate electromagnetic locating equipment and GPR.
• Review utility records, drawings and existing site information.
• Allocate and supervise work across survey teams.
• Mentor and support Junior Utilities Surveyors.
• Review survey data, drawings and technical reports.
• Identify and resolve technical issues on site.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Support project mobilisation and resource planning.
• Provide technical input into quotations and estimates.
• Ensure survey equipment is maintained and fit for purpose.
• Maintain high standards of HSEQ throughout all work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in utility detection and mapping.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of PAS 128.
• Extensive experience using EM locating equipment and GPR.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring survey teams.
• Strong understanding of underground utility networks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and survey information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience preparing RAMS and survey methodologies.
• Experience supporting quotations and project estimates.
• Experience using GPS/GNSS and total station equipment.
• GPR post-processing experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Skills & Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong technical knowledge of utility surveying.
• Is confident working independently and taking ownership of survey activities.
• Can lead and support other members of the survey team.
• Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates confidently with clients and project teams.
• Has a practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Takes safety and quality seriously.
• Is flexible and comfortable with UK-wide travel and overnight stays.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position based in Garforth, Leeds.
• Regular travel and overnight stays.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Access to company pool vehicles.
• Opportunity to progress within a growing survey team.