Vector Recruitment Solutions
Utility Mapping Surveyor
WA5 1WA
Key information
- Pay
- £35,000 to £45,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 7 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Nov 2026
About this role
Utility Mapping Surveyor
Salary
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) + Paid Overtime / Travel Allowance + Company Vehicle
Location
Warrington and Surrounding Areas (Field-based with regional travel and flexible working arrangements)
Right to work in the UK required; sponsorship not available.
Are you a self-motivated, quality-driven Utility Mapping Surveyor looking to secure long-term progression within a Tier 1 Specialist Consultancy?
A Leading Specialist is expanding its regional footprint and seeking an experienced Utility Mapping Surveyor to support major engineering and civil schemes across Warrington and the wider North West. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to deploy advanced high-density radar systems and establish high-accuracy subsurface mapping for multidisciplinary clients.
The Opportunity
You will play a vital role in executing accurate utility tracing, data processing, and site risk mitigation.
Your day-to-day remit involves
- Conducting rigorous underground utility investigations using modern EML and GPR equipment adhering strictly to PAS 128 standards.
- Executing topographical utility pickups using Total Stations and GNSS equipment to connect subsurface marks to national/project grid coordinates.
- Processing raw detection datasets and compiling verified subsurface utility layout drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
- Producing thorough technical documentation, including PAS 128 utility survey reports, chamber inspection records, and site-specific permits to dig.
- Acting as a technical point of contact on site, providing clear technical advice and ensuring project milestones are met safely and efficiently.
Technical Essentials
To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency
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Mandatory
2–3+ years’ direct site experience in utility mapping with verified competence working to PAS 128 survey types (M1P–M4P).
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Compliance/Systems
Demonstrated proficiency in EML operation, multi-channel or high-density array GPR (such as Stream C), Total Stations, GNSS instruments, and AutoCAD drafting. GPR post-processing and CCTV drainage survey experience advantageous.
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Experience
Comprehensive field-to-finish project delivery, sound understanding of land survey fundamentals, and experience issuing formal utility survey reports and permits to dig.
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Mobility
Full clean UK driving licence. Willingness to accommodate variable shift rosters (including night shifts) and occasional lodging away as operational requirements dictate.
The Package
- Base salary of £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, enhanced by paid overtime and travel allowance.
- Dedicated company vehicle, company laptop, and corporate smartphone.
- 24 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Contributory company pension scheme, MediCash healthcare cover, and Employee Benefits Scheme.
- Comprehensive structured training pipeline including NVQ qualifications, CSCS, NRSWA, First Aid, and specialist radar analysis modules.
For more information apply today or call Simon Cowley on 01737452509