Utilities Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Utilities Surveyor to join their team in Wakefield. This role involves conducting surveys, utilizing specialized equipment, and collaborating with various teams to ensure safe construction operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in surveying or engineering and relevant experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and desirable package

Interesting and challenging working environment

Opportunity to work for an ethical and employee-focused business

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and utility records.
• Full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive surveys and locate underground utilities.
• Operate specialized utility locating equipment.
• Prepare detailed survey reports with recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in surveying, construction, or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Utility locating software/equipment

Job description

Are you a Utilities Surveyor looking for a new, challenging environment to work for an established surveying company?

My client is seeking a Utilities Surveyor to join their growing team in Wakefield. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive surveys and locating all underground utilities before construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate specialised utility locating equipment such as electromagnetic locators, ground penetrating radar, and CCTV pipe inspection systems.
• Interpret technical plans, drawings, and maps to accurately identify and map buried utilities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction crews to ensure safe digging operations.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between utility records and field findings.
• Prepare detailed survey reports with recommendations for utility relocations or other mitigation measures.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, codes, and best practices for underground utility locating.

What you will receive:

• An interesting and challenging working environment with plenty of upcoming work.
• A competitive salary alongside a desirable package.
• The opportunity to work for an ethical and employee-focused business.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in surveying, construction, or engineering (or equivalent).
• Ability to show previous experience in a similar role.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and utility locating software/equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and utility records.
• A full UK driver's license .

If you feel this opportunity is of interest, do not hesitate to apply below!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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