TEXO Recruitment is supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Utilities Surveyor to join their team in Garforth, Leeds.
The successful candidate will lead the delivery of utility detection and mapping surveys, while providing technical guidance and support to other members of the survey team.
The role will involve UK-wide travel and regular overnight stays, so flexibility is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead utility detection and mapping surveys in line with PAS 128.
- Plan survey activities, resources and equipment requirements.
- Prepare survey methodologies and support RAMS.
- Operate electromagnetic locating equipment and GPR.
- Review utility records, drawings and existing site information.
- Allocate and supervise work across survey teams.
- Mentor and support Junior Utilities Surveyors.
- Review survey data, drawings and technical reports.
- Identify and resolve technical issues on site.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
- Support project mobilisation and resource planning.
- Provide technical input into quotations and estimates.
- Ensure survey equipment is maintained and fit for purpose.
- Maintain high standards of HSEQ throughout all work.
Qualifications & Experience
- Significant experience in utility detection and mapping.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of PAS 128.
- Extensive experience using EM locating equipment and GPR.
- Experience leading, supervising or mentoring survey teams.
- Strong understanding of underground utility networks.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and survey information.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Valid CSCS card.
- Experience preparing RAMS and survey methodologies.
- Experience supporting quotations and project estimates.
- Experience using GPS/GNSS and total station equipment.
- GPR post-processing experience.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Skills & Attributes
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong technical knowledge of utility surveying.
- Is confident working independently and taking ownership of survey activities.
- Can lead and support other members of the survey team.
- Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Communicates confidently with clients and project teams.
- Has a practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Takes safety and quality seriously.
- Is flexible and comfortable with UK-wide travel and overnight stays.
What's on Offer
- Permanent position based in Garforth, Leeds.
- Regular travel and overnight stays.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave.
- Access to company pool vehicles.
- Opportunity to progress within a growing survey team.
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Utilities Surveyor in Leeds employer: TEXO Recruitment
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