Utility Surveyor

Overview

Utility Surveyor - Leeds. Based in Leeds, we are seeking a skilled professional to join our team to help deliver accurate and reliable utility mapping and survey services across a variety of projects. The 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.

• 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

• At least 2 years Utility Surveying experience
• 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

We are looking for an experienced Utility Surveyor in Leeds to join our team. Our successful candidate must have experience carrying out surveys across a variety of industries and locations, identifying utility pipes and cables for verification, validation and excavation, as well as data gathering to produce mapping information of underground and overhead distribution and supply services. You must be willing to work away from home and/or carry out night, and willingness to work flexibly.

Requirements include:

• A full UK manual driving license
• CSCS Card
• Desirable:
  Ability to use CAD software
• Desirable:
  Ability to use Microsoft Word
• Desirable:
  Pro Qual (NVQ) Level 3
• SSSTS

Travel across the UK is common, particularly in the North and Midlands. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodate night or evening shifts as needed. This role is site based from our North office in Leeds, but you will be expected to visit our offices in Coventry, Sevenoaks and Altrincham on occasion.

Salary of £29,559-£38,827 per year depending on experience, which can increase as you develop and grow in the role. Benefits include 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.

At SOCOTEC, our Land and Utility Surveying services combine traditional topographical surveying with specialised underground utility detection using advanced equipment including Total Stations, GPS technology, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). Our experienced teams deliver precise site measurements, accurate utility mapping, and detailed CAD drawings that enable safe project planning whilst minimising risks associated with underground services and site conditions.

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We have several business streams that provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, certification and advisory services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. We believe in inclusivity, individual growth and a zero-tolerance policy to discrimination, with the aim that every member of our team thrives both in and out of the workplace.

We invest in our people, push you to grow and want you to progress. We promote continued development and a culture of teamwork with an open and friendly office space where you can learn from those around you. Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We’d love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC; we are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.