Trainee Utilities Surveyor

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

• Know what’s underground to ensure every safe dig, every protected asset, and every successful infrastructure project starts right.
• Prevent service strikes, protect people on site, and keep vital services running as a Trainee Utilities Surveyor.
• Learn how to locate and map buried utilities that engineers, designers, and construction teams rely on to build safely.
• Be trained to use industry‑leading tools such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic Locators (EML), working alongside experienced surveyors on real infrastructure projects across highways, rail, utilities, energy and environmental sectors.

• A full UK manual driving licence – essential for travelling to sites.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above).
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather and carrying out physical tasks.
• Interest in technology and technical equipment, with a willingness to learn.
• A logical, problem‑solving mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays.
• Good time‑keeping, reliability, and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Clear communication skills and a genuine interest in building a long‑term career in surveying.

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday plus the option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust pension contributions up to 10%.
• Comprehensive health coverage – single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options for partner and family.
• Employee networks and support for a diverse workforce.
• Family planning support – access to fertility healthcare and family planning services.
• Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Life assurance at 4× your salary.
• Income protection for long‑term illness or injury.
• Wellbeing hub – free access to wellbeing apps.
• Professional development – covers professional membership fees and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Community engagement – participation in charity matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

• Hybrid working and a standard 40‑hour working week.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled candidates, and we provide reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required.