Senior Utility Surveyor
Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location: Herefordshire / West Midlands (Nationwide Site Remit)
Job Type: Full time, permanent
This is an urgent hire and therefore sponsorship is unavailable.
Are you an experienced and technically rigorous Senior Utility Surveyor looking to take complete project ownership within an established, quality-focused surveying practice?
A Leading Specialist is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled Senior Utility Surveyor to cover Herefordshire, the West Midlands, and UK-wide project sites. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to lead complex subsurface utility mapping projects from initial site mark-outs through to final CAD deliverables, whilst mentoring developing surveyors in the field.
The Opportunity: You will play a vital role in delivering end-to-end utility detection workflows to strict compliance standards. Your day-to-day remit involves:
- Planning and executing PAS 128 Type B subsurface utility surveys using advanced GPR and EML detection equipment.
- Collecting high-precision survey points using GPS and processing raw field data into accurate drawings via BricsCAD and AutoCAD.
- Taking full technical ownership of projects from initial field mark-out through to completed client drawings.
- Working alongside and mentoring assistant and trainee utility surveyors, providing practical on-site guidance and quality assurance.
The Package: - Base salary of £38,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience and independent drafting delivery).
- Dedicated, fully equipped company van and allocated surveying equipment.
- Shift allowance incorporating travel time, plus fully covered hotel accommodation for overnight stays.
- Stable advance scheduling (typically 2-week visibility) within an established 7-person utility team, offering clear scope for professional leadership.
- Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of verified utility surveying experience with proven capability delivering full survey-to-cadastre workflows independently.
- Compliance/Systems: Strong working knowledge of PAS 128 standards; proficient in GPR, EML, and GPS hardware; advanced drafting skills in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software.
- Experience: Comprehensive background in subsurface utility tracing, on-site mark-outs, post-processing, and junior staff supervision; drainage survey exposure advantageous.
- Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence; willingness to travel nationwide with planned overnight stays (hotel accommodation provided; work scheduled two weeks in advance).
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