About this role

Senior Utility Surveyor

Salary

£38,000 – £45,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + Company Van

Location

Regional Field Operations / Site-Based (UK Travel Required) - Scotland Central Belt and Northern England

Job Typ

Permanent, full time

Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK. Valid UK Driving Licence required.

Are you a meticulous Utility Surveyor looking to deliver complex, multi-discipline mapping projects within a an established Survey Specialist Consultancy?

A Leading Specialist in geospatial, utility, and civil engineering surveys is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled Utility Surveyor to cover regional infrastructure and development projects. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to spearhead high-profile PAS 128 utility detection, topographical mapping, and laser scanning programmes across critical UK assets.

The Opportunity

You will play a vital role in executing end-to-end subterranean mapping, high-precision control, and site data capture.

Your day-to-day remit involves

Executing PAS 128-aligned utility detection, tracing, and mapping using advanced electromagnetic locators (EML), signal generators, sondes, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
Establishing and verifying survey control networks utilizing robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and digital precise levelling instrumentation.
Delivering comprehensive topographical and laser scanning surveys, including point-cloud capture, registration, and quality-controlled CAD deliverables for construction and infrastructure environments.
Leading site setups, managing risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and permits to work safely in proximity to live traffic, excavations, and operational sites.

The Package

Competitive base salary with structured overtime opportunities and fully expensed commercial company vehicle / fuel card.
Company pension scheme, comprehensive tool/instrument kit, PPE provision, and generous annual leave entitlement.
Clear career progression pathways into Senior Surveyor / Project Lead roles supported by continuous professional development.

Technical Essentials

To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency

Mandatory

Minimum 3+ years of verified field experience in utility detection (PAS 128) and topographical land surveying; CSCS card; Full clean UK Driving Licence.

Compliance/Systems

Demonstrated mastery of EML, GPR, robotic total stations, GNSS networks, point-cloud registration software, and CAD platforms; adherence to safe systems of work and site risk management.

Experience

Proven delivery across civil infrastructure, highways, commercial developments, and utility networks; hands-on capability in laser scanning and CCTV drainage inspection/defect coding is highly desirable.

Mobility

Full UK mobility with willingness to travel to varied site locations as operational project requirements dictate.

Apply Today or contact Simon Cowley on 01737 452509 for more details