Service Locator in Crawley

Come join the team as a Service Locator for our growing business, along with exciting opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects. You will play a crucial role in conducting surveys, collecting data, and producing maps using various tools and software. The role will require travel to London and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the physical check and survey of all underground services within the area being investigated.
• Use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, marking/spray painting the services onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type and depth of the service.
• Authorise the permit and ensure compliance with the project permit for the Break Ground procedure.
• Review method statements tailored to specific tasks.
• Take photographs of the work area prior to commencement, if stipulated by the project procedure.
• Mark all services within the work boundaries to protect colour standards.
• Provide teams with an overview of the services within their designated work boundaries and discuss methods for working around those affected services.
• Implement an 8-point checklist during work gang briefings.
• Enforce any designated exclusion zones surrounding affected services.
• Obtain required signatures for permit approval from the works team and the Project Engineer.
• Notify the Service Coordinator of any discrepancies in the records.
• Investigate uncharted services as directed by the Service Coordinator.
• Inform the Service Coordinator of any services that have been removed from the work area, ensuring the service drawings are updated accordingly.
• Attach the most current SMD CAD drawing to the permit-to-dig.
• Ensure that no work gang operates under an expired permit for breaking ground or in an area lacking a permit.
• Maintain service markings for the duration of the permit.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Handle multiple tasks, show flexibility, and become a key contributor to the team.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of utility surveying experience.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar is essential.
• Solid understanding of industry practices and standards related to utility detection, including PAS 128 and TSA.
• Proficient working knowledge of surveying equipment, such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team and interact with clients on-site.
• A valid and clean full manual driving license is necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

• A CSCS Card is required (this must be obtained before commencing work).
• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping is preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.