Senior Utility Surveyor
Purpose and Scope of the Role
Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Senior Utility Surveyor to lead and coordinate utility surveying projects across multiple sites. You will combine technical delivery with team leadership, ensuring accurate PAS 128-compliant data, clear AutoCAD and GIS outputs, and strong client support throughout the project lifecycle. The work will range from smaller commissions to complex, high-value programmes, with responsibility for survey planning, quality assurance, site coordination and mentoring junior colleagues.
Your Impact in this Position
In the short term, you will help deliver reliable surveys and strengthen project quality. In the medium term, you will influence delivery across multiple projects and support the development of others. Longer term, this role offers structured progression, regular reviews and the opportunity to expand your leadership within a collaborative technical team.
Core Capabilities
Technical leadership
Survey expertise
Quality and compliance
Project coordination
Mentoring and collaboration
Qualifications and Training
You should have 5+ years' experience in utility surveying, a proven ability to work independently, confidence using AutoCAD and/or GIS platforms, and a full UK manual driving licence. Professional membership with ICES or RICS, or working towards it, is desirable and will be supported.
Work Patterns and Locations
This is a field-based role with travel to project sites as required. A company vehicle, paid travel and competitive benefits are provided. Hybrid, remote and flexible working may be available depending on project and operational needs.
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. &I