Lead Utilities Surveyor

Overview

Lead a wide range of Land Surveying projects, taking responsibility for delivery standards, client communication, and technical quality. Travel to sites nationwide to undertake Land Surveying services, to capture geospatial data using GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, laser scanners, drone/UAVs, electromagnetic location and/or ground penetrating radar equipment. Produce accurate geospatial deliverables to support fast-paced projects across multiple sectors, on time and within budget to maintain company standards.

Work collaboratively with the Land Surveying and Geomatics team to gather, analyse, and interpret data from sources such as the Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, local authorities and utility providers. Provide informed time and cost estimates for survey tasks and advise clients and colleagues accordingly. Oversee Land Surveying equipment maintenance, calibration, and compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and performance reviews.

Play an active role in team development, suggesting improvements and supporting new ways of working. Be commercially aware, maintain accurate project records to provide regular client updates, promote commercial awareness, and support timely and precise billing.

• Lead a wide range of Land Surveying projects with delivery standards, client communication, and technical quality.
• Travel to sites nationwide to capture geospatial data using GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, laser scanners, drone/UAVs, electromagnetic location and/or ground penetrating radar equipment.
• Produce accurate geospatial deliverables to support fast-paced projects across multiple sectors, on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with the Land Surveying and Geomatics team to gather, analyse, and interpret data from sources such as Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, local authorities, and utility providers.
• Provide informed time and cost estimates for survey tasks and advise clients and colleagues accordingly.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and performance reviews.
• Contribute to team development by suggesting improvements and supporting new ways of working.
• Maintain project records to provide regular client updates and support accurate billing.

• Strong technical experience with land surveying equipment and workflows (e.g., GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, laser scanners, drone/UAVs, electromagnetic location and/or ground penetrating radar).
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage, interpret, and work with large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the country.
• Professional qualification (RICS, CICES or TSA) or working towards accreditation (desirable).
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues (desirable).
• Strong commercial awareness and experience contributing to tenders or fee proposals (desirable).

• GNSS Receivers
• Robotic Total Stations
• Laser Scanners
• Drone/UAVs
• Electromagnetic Location
• Ground Penetrating Radar
• Data Interpretation
• Project Record Maintenance
• Time and Cost Estimation
• Microsoft Office
• Confident Communicator
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Commercial Awareness
• RICS
• CICES
• TSA