Utility Surveyor

Utility Surveyor

Location:

Remote / North West, Midlands & South Wales

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000 – £40,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Utility Surveyor to join a leading consultancy delivering geospatial and underground utility mapping services across the UK and Ireland.

This predominantly field-based position involves carrying out underground utility surveys, drainage investigations and associated mapping works using industry-leading detection technology including GPR, electromagnetic locators and GNSS equipment.

The successful candidate will work across a variety of infrastructure and development projects, delivering PAS 128‑compliant survey information while supporting the safe and efficient delivery of projects ranging from local commissions through to major multi‑site frameworks.

• Carry out underground utility mapping and drainage surveys across multiple sites
• Use GPR, EM locators and GNSS equipment to capture accurate survey data
• Produce PAS 128‑compliant utility survey deliverables
• Process and interpret survey data using AutoCAD and GIS software
• Prepare clear technical drawings, reports and client‑ready outputs
• Conduct site risk assessments and work in accordance with health & safety procedures
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders on survey requirements
• Support project delivery within agreed timescales and budgets
• Assist with mentoring junior surveyors and supporting wider survey teams
• Maintain quality assurance standards across all survey activities

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within Utility Surveying
• Strong knowledge of PAS 128 standards and utility mapping procedures
• Experience using GPR and electromagnetic detection equipment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS or related survey processing software
• Strong understanding of health & safety and safe systems of work
• Good communication and client‑facing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider survey team
• HNC, Diploma or QCF Level 3 qualification in Surveying or Utility Mapping preferred
• Formal GPR/EM qualifications advantageous
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification desirable
• Full UK driving licence required

• Salary between £37,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
• Remote working with regional project coverage
• Paid travel time
• Structured training and career development pathway
• Opportunity to progress into Senior Surveyor and Survey Management roles
• Exposure to major infrastructure and development projects
• Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
• Long‑term career progression within a global engineering and surveying business