Vector Recruitment Solutions • Oxford, Home Counties OX1 1XX
About this role
Job Title
Utility Surveyor
Location
Based within one hours drive of Oxford - national coverage with occasional overnight stays and weekend work.
Salary
£28K - £35K Depending on experience
Benefits
Professional development pathways, exposure to cutting-edge geophysical techniques, and a structured team environment.
Type
Full-Time, Permanent.
Please note
Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is not available for this role.
Are you a technical specialist looking to elevate your career within a premier geophysical services team? We are representing a Leading Specialist in the sector, renowned for delivering high-accuracy subsurface mapping. This is an opportunity to move beyond basic tracing and engage with complex, high-density arrays and integrated BIM projects for high-profile UK developments.
The Opportunity Joining an elite Geophysics team, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end lifecycle of underground utility mapping. This role balances sophisticated field data collection with high-level office-based interpretation. You will not just be "locating"—you will be interpreting complex data sets to mitigate risk for major infrastructure projects.
Technical Essentials To be successful in this remit, you must demonstrate
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Field Expertise
Proven ability to find, locate, and map utilities using EML and GPR (single antenna and high-density arrays).
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PAS 128 Compliance
A minimum of one year’s professional experience delivering surveys to rigorous PAS 128 standards.
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Geospatial Tools
Proficiency in using GPS and Total Stations for data capture.
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Technical Reporting
Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Geolitix, and MS Office to produce comprehensive technical drawings and survey logs.
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Compliance & Safety
Ability to contribute to site-specific RAMS and maintain a CSCS card (or equivalent) for site access.
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Mobility
A valid UK manual driving license and a willingness to travel nationwide, including occasional overnight stays.
To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Simon Cowley on 07441 449303