Utility Surveyor in Coventry

Are you an experienced Utility Surveyor looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Based in the midlands, we are seeking a skilled professional to join our team, helping deliver accurate and reliable utility mapping and survey services across a variety of projects. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology, contribute to critical infrastructure projects, and grow within a company that values precision, safety, and professional development.

• Conducting GPR and Utility Mapping surveys using cutting‑edge equipment
• Undertake investigative utility surveys and conduct paperwork in accordance with company procedures
• Engage with other site surveyors, contractors, suppliers, clients
• Create Utility Survey Reports
• Carry out appropriate quality control checks and issue data to CAD
• Check all survey drawings before they are issued to our customer
• Mentor and train Trainee & Junior Surveyors, as required
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and internal staff members
• Travel across the UK is very common. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodate night or evening shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and experience of underground utility tracing and GPR
• Experience working across a wide variety of environments and on complex surveys
• Ability to post‑process GPR data
• Working knowledge/understanding of PAS 128:2014 specification surveys
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly
• A full UK manual driving licence
• CSCS Card
• It is desirable, that you also have some or all of the following:
• Ability to use CAD software
• Ability to use Microsoft Word
• ProQual (NVQ) Level 3
• SSSTS

Salary

Salary: £26,994–£39,991 per annum, depending on experience. Enhanced rates are paid for night shifts, with additional earning opportunities through optional weekend shifts.

About Monitoring And Surveying

SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market‑leading monitoring, surveying and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry‑leading technology and real‑time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions. Our people‑focused, can‑do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.

What’s in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we’re not just delivering services – we’re shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We’ve built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won’t just be another employee – you’ll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry’s finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines – all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office‑based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you’ll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.