Utility Detection Surveyor

Vector Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays.

Company Pension Scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Company Sick Pay.

Birthday and Christmas vouchers.

Long service reward scheme.

Company Uniform & PPE supplied.

Overtime opportunities.

Flexible working hours.

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Utility Detection Surveyor to join a field-based role covering London and SE England. You will perform utility surveys, deliver reports, and ensure PAS 128 compliance while working with EM location and GPR equipment. A full driving licence and CSCS card are essential.

Benefits include a company pension, sick pay, annual leave, and overtime opportunities. Flexible hours and strong team support are offered to facilitate project delivery across sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience undertaking Utility Surveys.
• Strong understanding of PAS 128 and procedures.
• Experience with electromagnetic location and GPR.
• Hold a full clean driving licence.
• CSCS card holder (minimum).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Survey Execution: carry out all aspects of a utility detection survey and reports.
• PAS 128 standards: use EM location and GPR to PAS 128 standards.
• Health & Safety: conduct dynamic risk assessments and communicate safety issues.
• Client relationship management: manage expectations and guide clients through outputs.
• Site documentation: manage paperwork and permits.
• Office quality control: post-survey data checks and data processing.
• Autonomous technical ownership: operate without day-to-day supervision.
• Team leadership & mentoring: guide field teams and junior staff.
• Commercial enablement: ensure projects run within budget and identify upsell opportunities.
• Asset management: maintain vehicle and equipment per guidelines.
• Operational flexibility: overtime, night shifts and weekend work as needed.

Skills

PAS 128

GPR knowledge

Electromagnetic location

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organisation

Driving licence

CSCS card

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble GPS

Total Stations

Job description

Utility Detection Surveyor Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Vehicle + Overtime Potential Location: London & South East England - Field Based Job Type: Permanent

The company Our client is a leading Specialist Multi-Disciplinary Survey Consultancy operating from several different regional offices throughout the UK, who is on the lookout for an experienced Utility Surveyor to join their growing team. With survey teams strategically placed across the country, the ideal candidate will be based around London and the Home Counties to handle high-tier engineering utility detection across sites in London and SE England

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Birthday and Christmas vouchers.
• Long service reward scheme.
• Company Uniform & PPE supplied.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Flexible working hours (40 hours per week).
• Refer a friend scheme, receive a payment, if they’re hired and pass probation.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience undertaking Utility Surveys.
• Full understanding of PAS 128 and the procedures involved.
• Understanding of site-specific hazards and H&S Procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with effective problem-solving skills.
• A strong team player, capable of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with other survey team members and colleagues of the wider group.
• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the work.
• Demonstrable experience working with Electromagnetic & GPR equipment.
• Proficient IT Skills (AutoCAD Beneficial, but not essential).
• Hold a full clean Driving License.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to be able to manage your own time and workload.
• CSCS Card Holder (minimum).
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Beneficial to have experience with Trimble GPS, Total Stations etc.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Survey Execution: Carry out all aspects of a utility detection survey, from site detection to providing written reports and checking deliverables.
• PAS 128 Standards: Demonstrate comprehensive experience using both Electromagnetic location and GPR on a range of sites of various scale and complexity independently and as part of a team to strict PAS 128 standards.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct and complete dynamic risk assessments on site, actively communicating safety issues to the survey team, client, other stakeholders, and management.
• Client Relationship Management: Manage client expectations and relationships professionally, including technical walk-and-talk sessions to guide clients through survey outputs and highlight areas of interest or concern.
• Site Documentation: Handle the administrative exchange of paperwork on site and ensure all necessary engineering permits are signed off accurately.
• Office Quality Control: Work in the office post-survey to perform quality control checks, execute data processing adjustments, and collaborate with Land Surveyors to guarantee absolute data accuracy.
• Autonomous Technical Ownership: Operate without direct day-to-day supervision, making key technical project decisions within specified limits of authority while maintaining the highest consistency standards.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and direction to multi-disciplinary field teams on large, complex survey projects, alongside training and mentoring junior staff to support career progression.
• Commercial Enablement: Contribute effectively to ensure the smooth running of projects within agreed priced completion periods and actively identify opportunities to up-sell additional company products and services.
• Asset Management: Ensure the company vehicle and all supplied high-tier survey equipment are carefully maintained in good working order in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and internal policies.
• Operational Flexibility: Adopt a flexible approach to working hours and logistics, demonstrating full willingness to undertake overtime, night shifts, and weekend works to fulfill client and project requirements.