Utility Mapping Surveyor

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company vehicle

24 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd seeks a driven Utility Mapping Surveyor to cover Oxford and surrounding regions, delivering PAS 128 compliant detection and mapping on major infrastructure projects. You will operate EML and GPR, capture precise geospatial data, and produce 2D/3D CAD deliverables while liaising with site clients.

The role offers a competitive salary (£35,000-£45,000), paid overtime, a company vehicle and generous benefits, with travel across the region and occasional lodging as

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' verified experience as a Utility Mapping Surveyor with PAS 128 compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of EML, GPR and GNSS/Total Station equipment.
• Proven ability to produce accurate CAD deliverables and client reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate EML and GPR to detect subsurface utilities to PAS 128 specs.
• Use GNSS and Total Stations to capture positions for site control grids.
• Process and draft survey data in AutoCAD for 2D/3D models.
• Generate permits to dig and chamber/record cards, liaise with clients.

Skills

PAS 128 knowledge

Field surveying

Client liaison

Tools

EML

GPR

AutoCAD

GNSS receivers

Total Stations

Job description

Utility Mapping Surveyor

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) + Paid Overtime / Travel Allowance + Company Vehicle

Location: Oxford and Surrounding Regions (Field-based with regional travel and flexible working arrangements)

Right to work in the UK required; sponsorship not available.

Are you an ambitious, technically proficient Utility Mapping Surveyor looking to advance your career on high-profile infrastructure projects within a Tier 1 Specialist Consultancy?

A Leading Specialist is expanding its utility surveying operations and seeking a highly skilled Utility Mapping Surveyor to cover Oxford and the surrounding regions. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to take complex underground mapping schemes from field to finish while delivering robust, safety-critical subsurface data to key infrastructure clients.

The Opportunity:

You will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive underground utility detection and mapping solutions in strict accordance with industry standards. Your day-to-day remit involves:

• Operating Electromagnetic Locators (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems to accurately detect and trace subsurface infrastructure to PAS 128 specifications.
• Utilizing GNSS receivers and Total Stations to precisely capture utility marks and integrate geospatial positions into site control grids.
• Processing, interpreting, and drafting survey data using AutoCAD to produce detailed 2D/3D subsurface utility models and client deliverable drawings.
• Generating detailed written survey reports, permits to dig, and comprehensive manhole and inspection chamber record cards.
• Liaising directly with site clients and stakeholders to advise on PAS 128 survey methodologies, execution requirements, and site deliverables.

Technical Essentials:

To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency:

Mandatory: Minimum 2-3 years' verified experience operating as a Utility Mapping Surveyor with proven execution to the PAS 128 specification.

Compliance/Systems: Strong working knowledge of EML, dual-frequency/array GPR (experience with high-density array systems such as Stream C highly advantageous), Total Stations, GNSS receivers, and AutoCAD. GPR post-processing software and CCTV drainage survey experience desirable.

Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage utility detection workflows independently from field survey through to final CAD presentation; proven track record creating permits to dig and chamber cards.

Mobility: Full clean UK driving licence. Flexibility to travel regionally, accommodate occasional shift patterns (including night shifts), and undertake periods of lodging away when required.

The Package:

Competitive base salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum plus paid overtime and travel allowance.

Fully expensed company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone.

24 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.

Excellent company pension scheme, MediCash healthcare plan, and corporate Employee Benefits Scheme.

Funded industry certifications and professional development, including NVQ pathways, CSCS, NRSWA, First Aid, and advanced GPR processing modules.