Utility Surveyor

2 weeks ago


Finchampstead, Wokingham, United Kingdom SOCOTEC UK Limited Full time

Utility Surveyor, SOCOTEC,
£28k - £36k


To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our 270 strong Geotechnical team SOCOTEC is the UK's market leading provider of site investigation, ranking 6th in the Ground Engineering top 100 Geotechnical companies for 2021.

Expert field operations, backed up by UKAS accredited analytical testing and proven technical support, draw on over 90 years' experience in delivering high quality, award winning site investigation services to help our clients to minimise ground related uncertainty and risk, as well as maximising efficiencies.

With a strong heritage of training, career path planning and support for professional qualifications, SOCOTEC UK is the ideal choice for starting and developing your geotechnical career.


We're looking for a Utility Surveyor with at least 7+ years experience within the survey industry, ideally with knowledge in the use of GPR, EML, Leica total stations and GPS.

The applicant should be able to communicate effectively at all levels with the ability to multi task and a good attention to detail.


General Responsibilities/Specific Duties

  • Plan and manage projects, business operations within their scope of responsibility
  • Confident and knowledgeable of various utility survey techniques including but not limited to; GPR, EML, CCTV, Total station and GPS
  • Proficient in undertaking utility surveys
  • Day to day responsibility for planning, supervision and programming of Utility Surveys at locations throughout the United Kingdom
  • Processing gathered survey data
  • Prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment
  • Carry out work in accordance with company Health & Safety rules
  • Promote SOCOTEC's full range of services
Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to work under your own initiative or as part of a team
  • Awareness and ability to implement Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to multitask
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide.

By joining us, you'll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities.

We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us.

You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.


As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more.

Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.


  • 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._

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