Utilities Surveyor

I. Municipalidad de Recoleta; Reading; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility contracting company in the UK is seeking a Utilities Surveyor to conduct comprehensive underground utility surveys. The role requires proficiency in advanced surveying techniques and tools, as well as a valid UK driving licence. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team committed to high-quality project delivery, with an attractive salary and benefits on offer.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Ongoing training programmes

Project longevity and security

Qualifications

• Proven expertise as a Utility Surveyor, preferably in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive utility surveys using advanced surveying techniques.
• Identify, locate, and map underground utilities under PAS128 standards.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, and clients to ensure survey objectives are met.

Skills

Utility Mapping and Surveying

Use of GPR and electromagnetic locators

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Utility Mapping and Surveying

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar

GPS systems

Total stations

Job description

Overview

Utilities Surveyor (PAS 128) – UK location flexible. Travel is required and a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential. No sponsorship is available.

The Role

• Conduct comprehensive utility surveys using advanced surveying techniques and equipment.
• Accurately identify, locate, and map underground utilities including water, gas, electricity, telecommunications, and sewer systems under PAS128 standards.
• Utilise Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, and other surveying tools to collect data and create detailed utility maps.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers and clients to ensure survey objectives are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and regulations while working in diverse environments and conditions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to junior surveying staff as needed.

The Person

• A relevant qualification in Utility Mapping and Surveying or equivalent work experience.
• Proven expertise as a Utility Surveyor, preferably in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment such as GPR, electromagnetic locators, total stations, and GPS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites UK wide as required.
• You must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• An instinct for establishing safe and productive project processes.

Our Client

Our client is proud to be one of the world’s leading contractors and has earned an enviable reputation for best-in-class innovation and R&D technology, combined with the successful delivery of many of the industry’s most significant and recognised major projects. The company actively promotes partnering through all their projects and is committed to continual improvement with the objective of increasing performance, future opportunities and making the workplace a platform for employee excellence. Their dedicated teams are involved in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the changing needs of this exciting industry.

They are focused on building upon their history and reputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promotes partnering through all their contracts and is committed to continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence.

An attractive salary and package is on offer, along with longevity, security and continuation of work for the successful candidate, given the company’s significant forward order workload and continued commitment to sustainable and profitable growth.