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Job Title
Underground Utility Surveyor ( Senior / Lead)
Location
Office is based at Sevenoaks, Kent but you will be required to work at various temporary work locations, all over the UK
Accountable to
Technical Director
SENIOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYOR – Full Time Employee
COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM
We’re looking for a skilled and motivatedUnderground Utility Surveyorto join our growing team, due to continued business success. If you’re passionate about utilities, keen to drive high standards, and ready to support and mentor others, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be part of a professional team working across a wide range of projects—commercial, residential, heritage and public sector—and will have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within a forward-thinking company.
This is a physically active, site-based role that involves lifting manhole covers and being on your feet throughout the day. A flexible approach to working hours is essential, including occasional night and weekend work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will lead and deliver high-quality utility mapping surveys in accordance withPAS 128, usingGPR, EML, and visual inspection techniques, and contribute to the production of accurate deliverables including CAD drawings and reports.
You’ll need excellent communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and site teams, and a strong commitment to health, safety and quality. The ability to follow procedures, solve problems, and manage your own workload will be essential to success in this role.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
●Lead and deliver utility surveys in accordance with PAS 128 and industry best practices.
●Manage and coordinate all aspects of utility detection, mapping and data collection across varied project sites.
●Conduct Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetic Location (EML) surveys, and visual inspections to identify and trace buried services.
●Oversee quality assurance and quality control checks on all utility survey outputs.
●Interpret utility data and produce detailed CAD drawings, reports and survey deliverables to a high standard.
●Liaise with clients, contractors, and site teams to understand requirements, resolve issues, and deliver project outcomes.
●Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior surveyors and field staff.
●Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance during all on-site activities.
●Assist with project planning, resourcing, and scheduling of utility survey works.
●Maintain accurate project records and ensure timely submission of deliverables.
●Contribute to continuous improvement in surveying methodology, technologies and service delivery.
●Stay up to date with relevant legislation, industry standards, and technological advancements.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
● 6 + years’ experience delivery Utility surveys
●Understanding hazards and be capable of communicating and managing health & safety risks whilst on site
●Work without direct day-to-day supervision and make technical decisions for projects assigned, within specified limits of authority
●Demonstrable experience working as part of a team of surveyors on specific projects
●Experience with operating and interpreting digital outputs including Ground Penetrating Radar and Electromagnetic Locators
●Experience with Survey modelling software
●Understand and work to detailed specifications and standards such as PAS128.
●Experience of planning daily activities considering possible multiple projects to meet productivity goals set by Project Manager
●Maintain awareness and develop skills in new and emerging technologies
●Experience in understanding CAD drawings
●Have a full clean UK driving license
●Punctual and able to manage your own time
●Would be beneficial to be able to carry out CCTV surveys of drainage systems, assess pipe conditions and analyse results. Knowledge of Wincam or other CCTV software desirable.
●Would be beneficial to have experience with GPS and total stations
●Would be beneficial to have knowledge of N4ce or other survey software
QUALITIES
●Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
●Excellent attention to detail and methodical work approach
●Super organised
●Good at juggling tasks and prioritising
●A great team player with awesome communication skills
●A desire to show initiative
●Ability to stay calm under pressure
●Willing to teach others and adapt to learn new skills
WE’LL GIVE YOU
●Full training to be able to use all the surveying equipment, technology, and software
●On-going training courses as and when required
●Structured career path and support working towards professional memberships for RICS and CICES if desired
●Your birthday off work
●Socials event with your colleagues
●Pleasant office environment – staff days out and regular social events
●Annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays
●Company life insurance & pension
●Great office location near to the motorway, a beautiful lake and not far from the shops.
●You’ll work 40 hours a week, our basic office hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. This varies when travelling to and from sites.
●Company workwear and PPE
●Use of company vehicle
●Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5 your daily/hourly rate and flexi working
Please send your CV & covering letter in confidence to jobs@spatial-dimensions.com
For further job vacancies please visit www.spatial-dimensions.co.uk/careers/
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Management
* Industries
Surveying and Mapping Services
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