Senior Utility Surveyor

Overview

Description: Join the team as a Senior Utility Surveyor in our growing business, with opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects. Our offices are in the Midlands & South-East, and we are continuously developing and expanding our team. Our vision is to be the number one supplier of Engineering and Utility Services in the UK.

Department: Utilities – South

Location: Crawley

Responsibilities

• Leading utility survey projects from start to finish, ensuring high standards are met throughout.
• Utilising modern surveying methods and equipment, including total stations, GPS, and ground penetrating radar.
• Conducting thorough inspections and accurately recording underground utility assets and manhole inspection reports.
• Delivering completed utility survey reports to Project Managers and CAD Operators in accordance with Vision Survey and industry standards.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Mentoring and guiding junior surveyors and assisting them in their professional development.
• Conducting quality checks on information collected onsite and ensuring successful transition to final deliverables.
• Maintaining and ensuring the functionality of all survey equipment.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive experience in utility surveying, preferably in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and practices, with knowledge of PAS 128 and TSA being essential.
• Proficient in the use of surveying technologies including ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic location systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with clients and managing project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and effectively prioritise workloads.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Flexibility to travel to various job sites nationwide as required.
• Possess a clean and valid manual driving license.
• Relevant qualifications in surveying or a related field are desirable.
• Strong educational background in Math and English, with minimum GCSE grades of C or above.

Job Benefits

• Competitive industry-leading salaries (DOE)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
• Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships, and spa days
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and Free Virtual 24/7 GP Service
• Life Insurance
• Company Van and Fuel card
• Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey
• Paid overtime for over 40 hrs, with increased rate for night and weekend work
• Referral Scheme of up to £1000
• IT & Phone Package
• Recognition scheme and Service Awards
• Social events throughout the year eg Annual General Meeting, Summer Event, and Christmas Event
• Continuous on-the-job training and development, both in-house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.