Utility Surveyor

Macleod Simmonds Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Geospatial Consultancy near Woking is seeking a Utility Surveyor. This role offers the chance to manage field teams and work on high-profile infrastructure projects using the latest digital mapping technology. Candidates should have at least three years of utility mapping experience and a talent for mentoring. Competitive salary up to £40,000 with a clear career progression pathway and numerous perks including flexible work options and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

25 Days Holiday

Defined Contribution Company Pension Scheme

Bonus pay for working away

Travel Time Pay Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years' experience in utility mapping.
• Demonstrable experience managing field surveys.
• Full clean UK manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team conducting field surveys.
• Work with digital mapping technology.
• Meet clients and lead projects on-site.

Skills

Utility mapping experience

Leadership and mentoring skills

Experience with digital Total Stations and CAD packages

Education

NVQ3 in utility mapping or equivalent

Tools

EML

GPR

GPS

Job description

Woking Permanent Up to £40,000 Posted on: 17 November 2025

An exciting and challenging role with great career prospects

If you are looking for an exciting yet challenging role that provides strong career prospects with a fast-growing organisation, then please get in touch.

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Utility Surveyor to join our award-winning Geospatial team, managing a team in the field and from our head office near Woking, Surrey.

As a Utility Surveyor at Macleod Simmonds, you will get to work with the latest digital mapping technology, our own innovative methodologies, and on some of the highest profile infrastructure projects in the UK.

With an ever-growing list of prestigious clients, we’re looking for passionate, ambitious candidates who want a challenging role in the field, meeting clients and working as part of a team that is largely regarded as the best at what we do within our industry.

If you have at least three years’ experience project managing field surveys, an appetite for career progression, and a talent for mentoring and leading a team this might just be the role for you.

What we’re offering:

• A basic salary of £32,000 – £40,000
• A defined career development pathway focused on continued career progression, with competitive salaries at every grade
• Industry specific training – NVQ, CSCS, NRSWA, First Aid and advanced GPR training
• A company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop
• 25 Days Holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays)
• A Defined Contribution Company Pension Scheme
• A rewarding ‘Refer a Friend’ Scheme – we’re always on the look-out for talented team members for anyone recommended who is offered a role at Macleod Simmonds, you will receive a finders’ fee of up to £2,000.

Perks and savings including:

• Working away Bonus Pay
• Travel Time Pay Scheme
• Night rates
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Instant discounts for a range of stores
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Education Library and Health Living Library
• Regular social events (previous ones include go karting, team lunches and a VR experience)

About the role:

• This is a full-time role contracted around the core hours of 8.30am – 5pm from our head office near Woking, Surrey. When on site, start times are often required to be flexible depending on the location and project type being undertaken.
• Occasional night works will also be required, which are paid at enhanced night rates.
• We value work-life balance and can accommodate partial remote working.
• A larger proportion of your time will be spent away from your desk, out on site, in and around the UK.

About you:

You should apply for this role if you:

• Have at least three years’ experience working in the utility mapping industry
• Demonstrable and extensive experience with EML, GPR, GPS, the latest digital Total Stations and CAD packages.
• Want a clear career progression pathway
• Enjoy mentoring and leading a team
• Have a full clean UK manual driving license

It would be an advantage (but it’s not essential) if you to have:

• NVQ3 in utility mapping or equivalent survey related qualification
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in delivering high quality utility surveys

Ab out Macleod Simmonds:

Macleod Simmonds is a multidisciplinary Geospatial Consultancy using the very latest digital mapping technology in conjunction with our own innovative methodologies, on some of the highest profile infrastructure projects in the UK.

If you are looking for an exciting challenging role with structured career development opportunities then please get in touch.

Macleod Simmonds is an equal opportunities employer.

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