Senior Utility Surveyor

Select Surveys Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility surveying firm is seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to manage utility survey projects across the UK. The role requires strong experience in utility surveying, especially with modern survey equipment like GPS and GPR. Responsibilities include mentoring junior surveyors, ensuring data quality, and working directly with clients. Benefits include a competitive salary, 23 days holiday, company vehicle, and training opportunities. Willingness to travel is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

Mobile phone and IT equipment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in utility surveying, ideally in a senior or lead role.
• Confident using GPR and electromagnetic detection equipment.
• Full UK manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility survey projects from start to delivery.
• Provide survey data to CAD and project teams as per procedures.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors.

Skills

Utility surveying experience

GPR and electromagnetic detection skills

Professional communication

Ability to manage changing workloads

UK manual driving licence

Education

Relevant surveying or related qualifications

Tools

GPS

Total stations

GPR equipment

Electromagnetic locating tools

Job description

Select Surveys is expanding and we are looking for an experienced Senior Utility Surveyor to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects across the UK, supporting some of the country’s largest schemes.

With offices in the South East and projects nationwide, Select Surveys continues to grow its field and technical teams. Our focus is on delivering accurate, reliable utility survey data that helps clients reduce risk and build with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing utility survey projects from site start through to final delivery
• Using modern survey equipment including GPS, total stations, GPR and electromagnetic locating tools
• Accurately locating and recording underground services and associated features
• Providing survey data to CAD and project teams in line with company procedures and PAS 128
• Working directly with clients and site teams to ensure smooth delivery of works
• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors
• Checking site data for quality and completeness before submission
• Looking after survey equipment and ensuring it remains in good working order

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong experience in utility surveying, ideally in a senior or lead role
• Good understanding of PAS 128 and industry best practice
• Confident using GPR and electromagnetic detection equipment
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Able to manage changing workloads and priorities
• Willing to travel to sites across the UK
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Relevant surveying or related qualifications preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Mobile phone and IT equipment provided
• Training and development including PAS 128 and technical courses
• Company events and team days throughout the year