Assistant 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.

Your impact

Every safe dig, every protected asset, every successful infrastructure project starts with knowing what’s underground

As an Assistant Utilities Surveyor, your work will help prevent service strikes, protect people on site, and keep vital services running

From day one, you’ll be learning how to locate and map buried utilities that engineers, designers, and construction teams rely on to build safely

This isn’t just a job - it’s the start of a specialist technical career in a field where skilled surveyors are in constant demand.

What makes this a great place to start your career?

• Structured training and mentoring, not “learning by guesswork”
• A clear progression path into a qualified Utility Surveyor role
• Strong emphasis on health, safety, and doing things properly
• Varied, real‑world projects where you can see the impact of your work
• Support With Qualifications And Routes Toward Professional Membership
• Teams that respect technical skill, encourage questions, and celebrate progress

If you’re practical, curious, and want a career that combines technology, problem‑solving, and time outdoors, this is a rare opportunity to get trained from the ground up.

We Offer

• Competitive salary We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
• Robust Pension Contributions We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family
• Employee Networks We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
• Family Planning Support Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services
• Enhanced Parental Leave Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Income Protection Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury
• Wellbeing Hub Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn
• Professional Development We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Community Engagement Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations

About The Opportunity

• This is an ideal entry‑level opportunity for school leavers or career starters who want a hands‑on, future‑proof profession - no prior surveying experience required
• You’ll join a supportive, down‑to‑earth surveying team where learning is built into the job. We invest heavily in modern survey technology, proper training, and realistic workloads, so you can focus on developing strong fundamentals rather than rushing poor‑quality work
• You’ll be trained to use industry‑leading tools like Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic Locators (EML), working alongside experienced surveyors on real infrastructure projects across highways, rail, utilities, energy, and environmental sectors

Here’s what you’ll need

• 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
• An 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 timekeeping, reliability, and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Clear communication skills and a genuine interest in building a long‑term career in surveying

SORRY, but this role is not suitable for graduates.

Looking to start a technical career that matters, with training, support, and real progression? Explore how you can train, qualify, and grow as a Utilities Surveyor with us.

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