Leading Utility Surveyor

Job Title; Leading Utility Surveyor\n
Location : South East UK with UK Site Travel\n
Salary : £50 - 60kpa + Vehicle + Package (Depending on Experience)\n
\n Unfortunately, due to timescales, this vacancy is unable to offer sponsorship.\n
The company A growing surveying and site-support business delivering utility detection, permit-to-dig support and related survey services on major infrastructure projects. The organisation is predominantly based at a large UK airport environment, supporting multiple concurrent projects with an established on-site team, while also servicing clients off-site. Due to increasing demand and a significant volume of previously outsourced survey work, the company is bringing more end-to-end surveying capability in-house and looking to build out this function over time.\n
The opportunity This is an opportunity for an experienced utility survey professional to take ownership of the companys in-house survey capability and help develop it into a dedicated function. The role will focus on delivering end-to-end PAS 128 utility surveys (from site work through to processing/drawings), coordinating requirements with stakeholders, and acting as the go-to person for survey delivery.\n
\n The position is primarily based on a long-term site at a major airport, with some work for external clients as required. While the longer-term aim is for the successful hire to focus on surveys, there may initially be occasions where you support permit-to-dig activities when survey workload is quieter. The business will provide support from experienced site personnel and intends to invest in training/qualifications (e.g., progression toward Level 5) where needed.\n
Salary and benefits\n

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• Salary: typically starting in the £50k+ range depending on capability/experience, with potential for faster progression as the function grows.
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• Company vehicle provided.
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• Fuel card provided (with informal flexibility outside working hours; subject to company policy).
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• 25 days annual leave.
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• Training/qualification support: funding/enrolment toward Level 5 qualification where required for site permissions.
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Responsibilities\n

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• Deliver end-to-end PAS 128 utility surveys (site capture through to post-processing and final outputs).
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• Undertake on-site data collection using appropriate surveying equipment (e.g., total station) and associated methods.
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• Produce drawings/survey deliverables and manage post-processing workflows.
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• Liaise with stakeholders to clarify scope, requirements and outputs (supporting client-side discussions where needed).
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• Take ownership of the in-house survey function and help shape how the service is delivered as it grows.
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• Support permit-to-dig activities when required (particularly during quieter survey periods), aligned to site requirements.
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• Work collaboratively with existing site teams who can provide operational support.
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Ideal candidate\n

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• Proven experience delivering PAS 128 utility surveys (ideally across multiple categories) from start to finish.
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• Able to handle both fieldwork and office-based post-processing/drawings without reliance on third parties.
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• Competent with relevant surveying equipment such as total stations.
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• Comfortable taking ownership of a service line and developing processes; capable of stepping into a survey lead/manager style position.
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• Adaptable mindsetwilling to support permit-to-dig work when needed while the in-house survey department scales up.
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• Reliable, safety- and compliance-conscious approach suited to working in high-security/high-standards environments.
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For more information and to discuss this opportunity, please call Simon Cowley on (07734) 785925\n
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