Senior Utility Surveyor

Job Description Senior Utility Surveyor Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Vehicle Location: Hounslow Job Type: Permanent Are you an experienced, precision-driven Utility Surveyor looking to step into a senior technical leadership role within an expanding land and geospatial consultancy?

A leading specialist surveying consultancy is expanding its operations and seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to lead regional project delivery in South East England. In this senior role, you will take ownership of complex subsurface mapping schemes, oversee on-site methodologies, mentor junior surveyors, and ensure seamless integration of utility data with wider topographical deliverables.

The Opportunity: You will lead the execution of comprehensive underground utility mapping projects strictly adhering to PAS 128 (Quality Levels QL-D through QL-A). Your day-to-day remit involves: Leading complex subsurface investigations utilising multi-channel Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic Location (EML) equipment on major infrastructure, commercial, and residential assets.

Overseeing and executing advanced post-processing of GPR and EML data, coordinating closely with CAD and topographical teams to deliver complete, accurate utility models. Conducting advanced site reconnaissance, complex utility mark-outs, methodology planning, and robust site-specific risk assessments (RAMS).

Mentoring and supervising junior surveyors and assistants on-site, providing quality assurance and technical guidance. Acting as a technical point of contact on-site for clients and contractors, ensuring projects meet rigorous safety standards and client specifications.

The Package: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + fully expensed company vehicle / van allowance. Company pension scheme and statutory holiday allowance. Clear pathway for career progression into operations management or senior technical consultancy.

Continued professional development (CPD) support within a multi-disciplinary surveying team. Technical Essentials: To be successful in this senior role, you must demonstrate proven technical authority and independent project execution: Experience: Extensive proven field track record executing and delivering utility mapping projects across highways, rail, commercial, or major infrastructure environments.

Compliance & Standards: Comprehensive knowledge of PAS 128 specifications and reporting standards. Hardware & Software: Advanced proficiency with electromagnetic locating equipment (e.g., Radiodetection RD8100/RD8200) and GPR systems (e.g., Leica, IDS, Mala), alongside data post-processing software.

Qualifications: Valid CSCS Card and a clean, full UK Driving Licence (mandatory). ProQual Level 3 or Level 5 in Utility Mapping and Surveying is strongly advantageous. Leadership: Demonstrable ability to supervise site teams, audit survey data, and ensure QA compliance. For more information, apply or contact Simon Cowley on 01737 452509. JBRP1_UKTJ

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