Utility Surveyor

Dalcour-Maclaren; Bicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + birthday leave

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible Advantage – flexible working

Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension

Life insurance (4x Base Salary)

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

2 company-wide events/year

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking a Utility Surveyor to deliver accurate underground utility information for UK projects in line with PAS128:2022 and company standards.

You will perform surveys using EML, GPR, GNSS, and robotic total stations, locate buried services, and support data processing while ensuring safety and stakeholder communication. This role emphasizes teamwork and practical problem-solving in field conditions.

Qualifications

• ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying or relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of PAS128:2022 utility surveying standards.
• Proficiency in EML, GPR and GNSS technologies.
• Ability to complete survey data processing, interpretation and deliverable production.
• Good technical, communication and client facing skills.
• Be a great team player and have a can-do attitude.
• Are a natural problem solver.
• Enjoy delivering results as a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake utility surveys using EML, GPR, GNSS and Robotic Total Stations where required.
• Identify, trace, locate and capture underground utilities including electricity, gas, water, drainage, telecoms and other buried services.
• Carry out manhole inspections, chamber surveys and related measurements.
• Complete utility surveys in accordance with PAS128:2022 and DM standards.
• Capture, manage and process survey data to required standards.
• Maintain survey equipment, calibration and readiness.
• Liaise with colleagues, clients, contractors and stakeholders on site.
• Assist with development and training of junior utility surveyors.
• Follow safe systems of work, RAMS and DM health and safety procedures.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Client facing

Communication

Education

ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying

Tools

PAS128:2022

EML

GPR

GNSS

Job description

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

As a Utility Surveyor, you will:

• Undertake utility surveying and mapping projects in accordance with PAS128 standards, providing accurate and reliable underground utility information to clients in accordance with PAS128 and DM standards by:
• Undertaking utility surveys using EML, GPR, GNSS, and where required, Robotic Total Stations
• Identify, trace, locate and capture underground utilities including electricity, gas, water, drainage, telecommunications and all other buried services
• Carry out manhole inspections, chamber surveys and associated measurements where required
• Complete utility surveys in accordance with PAS128:2022 and DM standards
• Capture, manage, and where required, process survey data to required standards
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure it remains calibrated and fit for purpose
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors and stakeholders on site
• Where required, assist with the development and training of junior utility surveyors
• Follow safe systems of work, site specific RAMS and DM health and safety procedures

The successful candidate will have:

• ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying or relevant experience
• Good knowledge of PAS128:2022 utility surveying standards
• Proficiency in EML, GPR and GNSS technologies
• Ability to complete survey data processing, interpretation and deliverable production
• Good technical, communication and client facing skills
• Be a great team player and have a can-do attitude
• Are a natural problem solver
• Enjoy delivering results as a team

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.

At Dalcour Maclaren, our people help drive the transition to net zero by unlocking consents for the UK’s utilities and infrastructure sector.

Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, a Dalcour Maclaren job has a real impact on your career, our clients, and the systems that power and connect the UK.

We’re always open to hearing from top talent.