Overview
Lead Utility Surveyor - Reading or Birchwood
Jacobs, Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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Responsibilities
As a Lead Utility Surveyor, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering the infrastructure that connects and sustains communities across the UK. Your leadership will drive the success of our Surveying and Reality Capture team, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of underground utility detection services on some of the nation’s most high-profile infrastructure projects.
You’ll take ownership of field operations—organising teams, planning methodologies, and delivering accurate, high-quality data that informs critical design and construction decisions. Working with advanced technologies like Leica Stream GPR units and electromagnetic locators, you’ll help shape smarter, safer environments—from highways and water networks to transformative urban developments.
At Jacobs, your work will go beyond technical excellence. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that’s improving lives—whether it’s enabling clean water access, supporting sustainable transport, or helping communities stay connected.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in Underground Utility Detection, with a strong track record of leading survey teams and delivering successful projects.
* Ability to work independently, making technical and supervisory decisions within defined project parameters.
* Proficiency in operating and interpreting digital outputs from GPR and electromagnetic utility mapping instruments (e.g., Leica Stream series).
* Skilled in data processing using GPR, surveying, and AutoCAD software; experience with Atlas Computers SCC is a plus.
* Solid background in surveying within the UK Highways and Water sectors.
* A full UK driving licence is essential.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Management
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Inclusion and Workplace Culture
We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do, and we welcome flexible working and a hybrid policy where appropriate. We are committed to accessibility and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
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