Utility Surveyor

SOCOTEC Building Control Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd is seeking a skilled Utility Surveyor to join their team in Coventry. The role involves delivering accurate utility mapping and survey services while using advanced technology on critical infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge in underground utility tracing and GPR, along with a full UK manual driving license. The role may involve travel across the UK and occasionally working night or evening shifts.

Employees benefit from 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, and an electric car scheme.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of underground utility tracing and GPR.
• Experience with a variety of environments and complex surveys.
• Working knowledge of PAS 128:2014 specification surveys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GPR and Utility Mapping surveys using advanced equipment.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and site surveyors.
• Mentor and train Trainee & Junior Surveyors as needed.

Skills

Underground utility tracing

GPR operation

Post-processing GPR data

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market-leading monitoring, surveying and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry-leading technology and real‑time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions. Our people-focused, can‑do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
• An electric car scheme (where applicable)
• Employee recognition programmes
• Family‑friendly support
• Exclusive retail discounts
• Employee assistance programmes
• Enhanced company pension

Job Description

Utility Surveyor - Coventry

Are you an experienced Utility Surveyor looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Based in Coventry, we are seeking a skilled professional to join our team, helping deliver accurate and reliable utility mapping and survey services across a variety of projects. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology, contribute to critical infrastructure projects, and grow within a company that values precision, safety, and professional development.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting GPR and Utility Mapping surveys using cutting‑edge equipment
• Undertake investigative utility surveys and conduct paperwork in accordance with company procedures
• Engage with other site surveyors, contractors, suppliers, clients
• Create Utility Survey Reports
• Carry out appropriate quality control checks and issue data to CAD
• Check all survey drawings before they are issued to our customer
• Mentor and train Trainee & Junior Surveyors, as required
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and internal staff members

Travel across the UK is very common. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodate night or evening shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and experience of underground utility tracing and GPR
• Experience working across a wide variety of environments and on complex surveys
• Ability to post‑process GPR data
• Working knowledge/understanding of PAS 128:2014 specification surveys
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly
• A full UK manual driving license
• CSCS Card