Overview
Join to apply for the Trainee Utility Surveyor role at SOCOTEC UK & Ireland. SOCOTEC UK has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Trainee Utility Surveyor to join our Environment & Safety Division in Leeds (or surrounding areas). We offer an extensive training program designed to transform you into a skilled surveyor within 12 months, giving you hands-on experience, mentorship from senior surveyors, and the opportunity to develop a long-term career in a growing and rewarding field.
As a Trainee Utility Surveyor, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients by helping to deliver accurate utility surveys, ensuring safe project planning, and contributing to the success of our business.
Responsibilities – Trainee Utility Surveyor
* Assisting with utility detection surveys using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other surveying equipment
* Supporting senior surveyors in producing accurate utility maps and CAD drawings
* Helping to gather and record site data to industry standards
* Working safely on-site, following health, safety, and environmental procedures
* Developing strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
* Learning to interpret utility records and drawings to assist in survey delivery
Requirements – What We’re Looking For
* A genuine interest in surveying, construction, or civil engineering
* Willingness to learn and develop technical skills in utility detection and mapping
* Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities
* A full UK driving licence (travel across the Yorkshire area required)
* A positive, reliable, and proactive attitude
Travel and Flexibility
Travel across the UK is common, particularly in the Yorkshire area. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodate night or evening shifts as needed.
About SOCOTEC Land & Utility Surveying
At SOCOTEC, our Land and Utility Surveying services combine traditional topographical surveying with specialised underground utility detection using advanced equipment including Total Stations, GPS technology, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). Our experienced teams deliver precise site measurements, accurate utility mapping, and detailed CAD drawings that enable safe project planning whilst minimising risks associated with underground services and site conditions.
What’s in it for you?
As well as a starting salary of £25,397 per year, which can increase as you develop and grow in the role, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.
SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
Why SOCOTEC?
Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We recruit and retain the very best industry talent to deliver testing, inspection, certification and advisory services throughout the UK. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality and have a zero-tolerance policy to discrimination, with the aim that every team member thrives both in and out of the workplace.
We invest in our people. We push you to grow and we want you to progress. We believe in continued development and the pursuit of ambition. Our open and friendly office space promotes a culture of teamwork and provides the opportunity to ask, listen and learn from those around you.
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Management
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