Utility Surveyor

Dalcour Maclaren; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus birthday

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Sabbatical

Study leave

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking a Utility Surveyor to conduct underground utility surveys in line with PAS128:2022 and DM standards. You will use EML, GPR, GNSS and robotic total stations to identify and map services across sites.

The role requires solid surveying knowledge, good communication with clients, and a UK driving licence. You will contribute to data processing, reporting and training of junior staff as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of PAS128:2022 utility surveying standards.
• Proficiency with EML, GPR and GNSS technologies.
• Ability to process survey data and produce deliverables.
• Excellent technical, communication and client-facing skills.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake utility surveys using EML, GPR, GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Identify, trace, locate and map underground utilities across multiple services.
• Carry out manhole inspections and chamber surveys as required.
• Capture, manage and process survey data to required standards.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment.
• Liaise with colleagues, clients, contractors and stakeholders on site.
• Assist with development and training of junior utility surveyors.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Client facing

Can-do attitude

Driving licence

Education

ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying

Tools

EML

GPR

GNSS

Robotic Total Stations

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
• Full UK driving licence

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.