Utility Detection Surveyor

The Survey Association; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary survey company operating in the UK is seeking experienced Utility Surveyors. You will be responsible for conducting utility detection surveys and ensuring high-quality outputs while working independently or as part of a team. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and an understanding of PAS 128, strong communication skills, and a full clean driving license. The role offers flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits including a company pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay

Birthday and Christmas vouchers

Company Uniform & PPE supplied

Overtime opportunities

Flexible working hours

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience undertaking Utility Surveys.
• Full understanding of PAS128 and procedures.
• Proficient IT Skills, AutoCAD beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail with effective problem-solving skills.
• Hold a full clean Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of utility detection surveys.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments on sites.
• Communicate safety issues with stakeholders professionally.
• Guide and mentor junior staff in surveys.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in good order.

Skills

Utility Surveys

Electromagnetic location

GPR

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizational skills

IT Skills

Education

CSCS Card Holder

Full clean Driving License

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble GPS

Total Stations

Job description

SUMO Services Ltd is a multi-disciplinary survey company operating from 6 different offices throughout the UK. With survey teams strategically placed across the country. We’re on the look out for experienced Utility Surveyors to come and join our growing team. The ideal candidates will be based around the Home Counties.

The Utility Detection Surveyor will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of a utility detection survey, from site detection to providing written reports and checking deliverables.

Knowledge of PAS 128 is essential and you must be able to demonstrate experience of using both Electromagnetic location and GPR on a range of sites of various scale and complexity, independently and as part of a team.

Health & Safety and Customer Service are key elements of the role. You will need to be able to conduct and complete dynamic risk assessments when on sites, communicating any safety issues to the survey team, client, other stakeholders and management in a professional manner. As such, excellent communication skills are essential for the role. You will require a flexible approach to working hours and be able to travel to the survey locations to meet the client’s requirements. Overtime, night and weekend working will form part of this role.

As a Remote Utility surveyor you will need to work without direct day-to-day supervision and make technical decisions for the projects assigned to you within the specified limits of your authority. Provide guidance and direction to further team members on large and complex survey projects and contribute effectively to ensure the smooth running of projects with minimal supervision. Ensuring agreed goals, survey outputs, reports and consistency are kept to the highest standards. Training and mentoring junior staff members to develop younger members of staff in their progression in their careers.

Ensuring the vehicle and survey equipment supplied to you is maintained in good working order and in accordance with manufacturers and company policies, is an essential part of this role, co-ordinated with the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience undertaking Utility Surveys.
• Full understanding of PAS128 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.
• Demonstratable experience working with Electromagnetic & GPR equipment.
• Proficient IT Skills (AutoCAD Beneficial, but not essential)
• Hold a full clean Driving License
• Strong planning and organisational skills to be able to manage your own time and workload.
• CSCS Card Holder (minimum)
• Beneficial to have experience with Trimble GPS, Total Stations etc.
• Right to work in the UK
• Full training provided in all surveying equipment, technology and software
• On-going training courses as and when required & into other survey practices
• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Birthday and Christmas vouchers
• 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.