Graduate Utility Surveyor

2 months ago

Frodsham, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate geophysicist to join the SafeGround team in RSK’s Helsby, Chester office, with a role predominantly utilising GPR and Electro-magnetic locating (EML) techniques, concentrating on the detection of buried services (electric cables, gas and water pipelines, drainage pipes and telecommunication cables).

The successful candidate will join our Geosciences Early Years Training Scheme. This is an accelerated training programme for Geoscience staff, which is accredited by the Geological Society of London, and designed to feed the best graduates into long-term careers at RSK as professionals. This is your opportunity to start out on the path to chartered status.

As well as on-the-job technical training on commercial projects, we will provide an accredited training pathway to develop technical competencies, plus coordinated learning opportunities in project management, health and safety, and business administration.

We want to hear from you if you: 

  • hold a degree in geology, geophysics or related geosciences
  • are a clear communicator, outgoing and a team player
  • are happy to be challenged by demanding site work, working across the UK with opportunities to work on projects abroad.
  • have an awareness of good health and safety practices.
  • are looking to work for the UK's leading buried services consultancy/contractors

RSK is accredited to the Investors in People standard, a government initiative encouraging improvement in the skills and well-being of company workforces.

Responsibilities: 

A graduate utility surveyor is responsible for undertaking surveys using GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works under the supervision of one of the SafeGround team. They will also be responsible for working as part of a siteworks team, and be supervised in the training on processing and drafting of utility mapping projects to PAS128 standards. The project works will primarily be based in in the North-West, including North Wales, and extending from the West Midlands to the north of England, however there will be an expectation of the graduate utility surveyor to work throughout the UK when projects demand.

As they progress, they will start seeing the projects through from commencement to completion. Good communication skills are needed, the candidate must work well within a team environment and be self-motivated.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Participating in a variety of utility surveying and service avoidance projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK.
  • Collecting, processing and picking GPR data.
  • Participating in PAS128 (UK standard) GPR Utility surveys.
  • Trained on AutoCAD to help prepare deliverables to clients.
  • Writing factual and interpretative reports and quotations
  • Collecting and recording accurate site notes.
  • Travel to other offices and sites within the UK (as needed). Full UK driving license is required.

Salary and benefits:

  • £Competitive
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Various team and company social events
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and cycle to work scheme
  • Travel throughout the UK and possibly overseas
  • Regular training and development to support your further development

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.


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