Utility Mapping Surveyor Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) + Paid Overtime / Travel Allowance + Company Vehicle
Location: Glasgow and Surrounding Areas (Field-based with regional travel and flexible working arrangements)
Right to work in the UK required; sponsorship not available. Are you a dedicated, technically astute Utility Mapping Surveyor looking to deliver complex subsurface detection projects within a Tier 1 Specialist Consultancy? A Leading Specialist is expanding its Scottish surveying operations and seeking an accomplished Utility Mapping Surveyor to lead field operations across Glasgow and the surrounding regions. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to deploy advanced geophysical detection tools on critical utilities, infrastructure upgrades, and commercial developments.
The Opportunity: You will play a vital role in detecting, locating, and mapping subterranean networks to the highest industry accuracy bands. Your day-to-day remit involves:
- Executing systematic utility detection surveys deploying advanced EML and GPR instruments in accordance with PAS 128 methodologies.
- Capturing surface utility markings using survey-grade GNSS receivers and Total Stations to ensure absolute spatial accuracy.
- Converting site survey data into high-quality CAD deliverables, interpreting complex underground utility corridors in AutoCAD.
- Compiling formal engineering records, including inspection chamber cards, permits to dig, and comprehensive client survey summary reports.
- Managing client liaison in the field, advising on survey scope, site constraints, and best practices for underground asset verification.
Technical Essentials: To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency:
- Mandatory: At least 2–3 years’ hands-on utility surveying background with an applied understanding of the PAS 128 standard.
- Compliance/Systems: Demonstrated ability in EML tracing, GPR deployment (including array units like Stream C), Total Station/GNSS positioning, and AutoCAD data interpretation. Knowledge of CCTV drainage inspection and post-processing software packages is desirable.
- Experience: Proven track record taking mapping projects from field data capture through to office deliverable sign-off; solid grasp of land survey geometry and safety-critical site workflows.
- Mobility: Full clean UK driving licence. Flexibility to travel across the Scottish territory, adapt to alternative shift patterns (including night shifts), and lodge away when required.
The Package:- Starting salary between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum, with structured overtime pay and travel allowances.
- Company vehicle, smartphone, and dedicated survey laptop.
- 24 days annual leave plus standard statutory bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme, MediCash scheme, and comprehensive employee discount/benefits package.
- Ongoing sponsorship for industry-recognised certifications: NVQ accreditations, CSCS, NRSWA, First Aid, and advanced GPR processing training.
For more information apply today or call Simon Cowley on 01737 452509.