Utilities Surveyor

My client is a leading environmental consultancy and within their expanding team is seeking a Utilities Surveyor located in Frodsham.  

The successful applicant will primarily complete service avoidance with EML and GPR in advance of others breaking ground for boreholes and intrusive site investigations. You will also complete EML service detection and tracing work to PAS128 Level B standards for utility mapping surveys as part of a team. RSK have an expanding equipment pool of RD8100/8200 series locators, with GSSI, IDS and Mala GPR equipment providing their staff with highest quality instrumentation and support allowing them to complete surveys to the required standards. The role will primarily be based in the south-east England but can be UK wide. The role will require travel and staying away from home and can include night shifts.  

You can expect an allocated vehicle and equipment for sitework. Regular team meetings and support from colleagues. Annual PDR and mentor guidance, with CPD and training opportunities. An annual subscription to relevant professional body. Subsistence for site work, and a modern office environment.  

Responsibilities  

- Undertaking site work using GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works.  

- Undertaking site work using EML and cover lifting techniques for utility mapping works to PAS128 standard  

- Site works, processing and drafting of utility mapping projects to PAS128 standards in AutoCAD 2D/3D  

- Working as part of a team and training junior members on EML techniques  

- Managing ongoing projects  

- Liaising with external clients and internal site investigation teams for project scheduling

- Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team  

- A willingness to contribute ideas and suggestions  

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities  

- Strong written and verbal communication is essential to the role.  

- Self-motivated, with diligence, integrity and ambition.  

- Willingness to travel around the UK  

- Adherence to their technical and operating procedures with a strong sense of health and safety awareness  

- Experienced Utility Surveyor (3+ years industry experience)  

- Competent in use of EML equipment for completion of service detection and PAS128 mapping surveys  

- QCF Level 3 and/or higher in Utility Mapping  

- Experience in use of GPR equipment for utility detection  

- Experience in use of High Precision GPS &Total Stations  

- Experience in use of 2D AutoCAD  

- Competent IT skills including Excel, 3D CAD would be an advantage  

- Must hold a UK driving license