Utility Surveyor

Join RPS as an Experienced Utility Surveyor

Are you a skilled Utility Surveyor looking to advance your career? RPS is seeking a professional to deliver top-quality geospatial data for diverse projects across the UK and Ireland.

In this dynamic, field-based role, you’ll work both independently and as part of a collaborative team on projects that range from routine to highly complex. You’ll utilise state-of-the-art equipment to support the delivery of precise field data for Underground Utility Mapping, Drainage Surveys, and various other advanced surveying services.

• Lead and support survey projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope.
• Collaborate with Senior Surveyors and Survey Managers.
• Follow technical guidelines to produce quality-controlled survey deliverables.
• Adhere to safe working practices in various environments.
• Execute supervised and unsupervised work, following risk assessments.
• Engage with the public, team members, and clients.
• Identify and elevate operational, safety, and commercial risks.
• Comply with company procedures, including safe driving practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Qualifications:
  
  QCF Level 3 in Utility Mapping / Surveying or relevant HNC / Diploma, or proven experience.
• Experience:
  
  Expertise in PAS
  128 standards.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in using surveying equipment (Electromagnetic, Ground Penetrating Radar) and software (AutoCAD, Microsoft Office).
• Communication:
  Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Attitude: A proactive, problem‑solving approach with a willingness to learn.
• Requirements:
  Full UK driving licence and willingness to undergo regular drug and alcohol testing. Flexibility in working hours and good time management.

• Work with state-of-the-art equipment on varied and complex projects.
• The role will be remote but will require travel across the UK.
• Benefit from a structured development pathway with industry‑recognised qualifications.
• If you’re driven, detail‑oriented, and ready to make a significant impact, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of surveying.

We offer a competitive salary, which would be dependent on relevant experience plus a company van and competitive benefits.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market‑leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

Selection will be a one‑stage interview, either in person or via MS Teams.

All applications will be considered, please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Please note you may encounter the following in this role :

• Lifting heavy inspection chamber covers
• Contact with waste‑water and sewage (PPE will be provided)

Mindful that a truly inclusive organisation must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all people processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.