Job Description
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Utility Surveyor to join our client supporting a range of surveying projects across commercial, construction and infrastructure environments. Based in Derby and Rugby applications are invited from experienced individuals who live within these areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, locating and mapping underground utilities and buried services, providing accurate survey data to support planning, design and construction activities. Using specialist survey equipment and industry-standard techniques, you will help clients understand the location and layout of underground services, reducing the risk of service strikes and ensuring projects can be delivered safely and efficiently. This role would suit a technically capable and methodical individual with experience in utility surveying, underground service detection and the preparation of accurate survey drawings and reports. Key Responsibilities Carry out underground utility surveys on a variety of sites, identifying and locating buried services including gas, water, electricity, telecommunications and drainage. Operate specialist utility detection equipment, including electromagnetic location devices (EML) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR), to identify and trace underground assets. Undertake surveys in accordance with relevant industry standards, including PAS 128, where applicable, ensuring accurate and consistent data collection. Use surveying equipment and appropriate positioning techniques to record the location, depth and alignment of underground utilities. Collect, process and interpret survey data, ensuring information is accurate, complete and presented to the required standard. Produce clear utility survey drawings, plans and reports using appropriate CAD and survey-processing software. Work closely with clients, project managers, engineers and other survey team members to understand proj