Utility Surveyor

Tetra Tech Europe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid travel

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is looking for a Utility Surveyor based in Manchester to conduct underground utility surveys for various projects. The ideal candidate will possess 2 to 5 years of experience in utility surveying, with a solid understanding of GPR and EM technologies. This position offers the opportunity for career progression to a Senior Surveyor role with structured training and development.

Fieldwork is required, and hybrid or remote working arrangements may be negotiated based on project demands. Benefits include a company vehicle and competitive travel allowances.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in utility surveying.
• Proven competence using GPR and EM equipment.
• Good understanding of PAS 128 standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate underground utility surveys.
• Manage surveys with limited supervision.
• Produce PAS 128-compliant deliverables.

Skills

Utility surveying

GPR equipment

EM equipment

AutoCAD proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

PAS 128

GIS platforms

Job description

Purpose and Scope of the Role

Tetra Tech is seeking a Utility Surveyor to deliver underground utility surveys across infrastructure and development projects. You will work independently and as part of a collaborative team, using GPR, EM and GNSS equipment to capture accurate field data and produce PAS 128-compliant deliverables. Projects range from small commissions to multi-site programmes, requiring strong technical judgement, client interaction on site and clear outputs through Autodesk and GIS platforms.

Your Impact in this Position

In the short term, you will contribute reliable survey data and strengthen delivery across active projects. In the medium term, you will build confidence in managing surveys with limited supervision and broaden your exposure across sectors. Longer term, this role offers a clear route towards Senior Surveyor level, with structured progression, regular review points and increasing responsibility on technically complex work.

Core Capabilities

• Technical survey delivery
• Accuracy and reporting
• Project awareness
• Client and team collaboration
• Independent working

Qualifications and Training

You should have 2 to 5 years’ experience in utility surveying, with proven competence using GPR and EM equipment, a good understanding of PAS 128, experience with AutoCAD or similar software, and a full UK manual driving licence. Training and development will support continued progression.

Work Patterns and Locations

This is a field-based role with travel to project sites as required. A company vehicle, paid travel and competitive benefits are provided. Hybrid, remote and flexible working arrangements may be discussed in line with project and operational needs.

Equal Opportunities

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.