Utility Surveyor - Crawley and surrounds

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Crawley; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Utility Surveyor based in Crawley to join their team. This role involves conducting field and office surveys, ensuring accurate data delivery for major projects. Ideal candidates are military veterans with expertise in technical equipment and a clean driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various company benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking for a new challenge.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Life insurance

Staff benefits including retailer discounts

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar.
• Understanding of utility detection practices and standards (PAS 128, TSA).
• Clean and valid manual driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and office surveys, recording underground utilities.
• Deliver high-quality survey reports to project teams.
• Mentor junior surveyors on-site.

Skills

Operational discipline

Electromagnetic location experience

Ground penetrating radar knowledge

GPS / GNSS system experience

Team collaboration

Client communication

Adaptability

Prioritization skills

Education

CSCS Card

QCF Level 3 or Level 5 for utility mapping

Tools

Total Station

AutoCAD / N4CE

GPR post-processing

Job description

Utility Surveyor (272jc) - Crawley and surrounds - Competitive, industry-leading salary

Are you a military veteran ready to take your skills into a civilian career with impact? My client is looking for an experienced Utility Surveyor to join their growing team, supporting some of the largest UK construction and infrastructure projects. If you have experience with technical equipment, maps, and field operations, this role could be your next mission.

About the Role

As a Utility Surveyor, you will conduct field and office surveys, record underground utilities, and ensure accurate data is delivered to project teams. Your work ensures safety, operational efficiency, and high-quality deliverables on major projects.

This role involves travel to sites across the country and hands-on use of modern survey equipment and software. Veterans with engineering, signals, communications, EOD, or technical operations experience will find their skills highly transferable.

Key Responsibilities

• Use modern survey methods and equipment such as total stations, GPS / GNSS, and data collectors.
• Accurately record underground utility assets and manhole inspection reports.
• Deliver high-quality survey reports to Project Managers and CAD Operators.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are met.
• Support detailed field and office surveying assignments.
• Check the quality of information collected onsite and ensure smooth transition to deliverables.
• Maintain all survey equipment in top condition.
• Lead and mentor junior surveyors both on-site and in the office.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

They are looking for veterans who can bring :

• Strong operational discipline, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience with electromagnetic location, ground penetrating radar, and GPS / GNSS systems.
• Understanding of utility detection industry practices and standards (PAS 128, TSA).
• Ability to collaborate effectively in teams and communicate with clients onsite.
• Willingness to travel to various UK sites.
• Clean and valid manual driving license.

Bonus skills : CCTV / Drainage experience, AutoCAD / N4CE, Total Station, GPR post-processing, topographical surveying.

Desirable Qualifications

• CSCS Card folder (This will be required before starting work)
• Total Station Experience
• GPR Post Processing Experience
• AutoCAD / N4CE experience
• Topographical Surveying Experience
• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 for utility mapping

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Flexible working options after probation
• Staff benefits including retailer discounts and gym membership
• Pension scheme and health insurance (Vitality)
• Life insurance
• IT & phone package
• Social events and team recognition
• Continuous on-the-job training and development

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed)