Senior Utilities Surveyor

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham, Coleshill CP, Stansted Mountfitchet, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Utility Surveyor to conduct detailed surveys and enhance utility capabilities. This role involves utilizing advanced equipment to accurately map underground utilities, collaborating with project teams, and adhering to safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 qualification in Utility Mapping and Surveying and proven experience in a similar role. A valid driver's license and the right to work in the UK are essential.

Benefits

Company car scheme

Daily travel/mobility allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Utility Surveyor, preferably in a commercial or industrial setting.
• CICES membership (Member) or equivalent is desired but not mandatory.
• The candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive utility surveys using advanced surveying techniques and equipment.
• Accurately identify, locate, and map underground utilities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Skills

Proficiency in using surveying equipment such as GPR

Valid driver's license

Ability to travel to project sites

Education

Level 5 qualification in Utility Mapping and Surveying

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Electromagnetic locators

Total stations

GPS systems

Job description

Laing O'Rourke / Expanded are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Utility Surveyor to increase our utility capabilities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in conducting detailed surveys to identify, map, and record underground utilities and infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects, utilise state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and contribute to the growth and success of our company.

Location

Cambridgeshire & Midlands (travel required)

Laing O'Rourke offer a company car scheme and daily travel/mobility allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive utility surveys using advanced surveying techniques and equipment.
• Accurately identify, locate, and map underground utilities including water, gas, electricity, telecommunications, and sewer systems under PAS128 standards.
• Utilise Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, and other surveying tools to collect data and create detailed utility maps.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure survey objectives are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and regulations while working in diverse environments and conditions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to junior surveying staff as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Level 5 qualification in Utility Mapping and Surveying or equivalent. (Desired)
• Proven experience working as a Utility Surveyor, preferably in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment such as GPR, electromagnetic locators, total stations, and GPS systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• The candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
• CICES membership (Member) or equivalent (desired but not mandatory)

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

Disability Confident Scheme

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

Contact

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