Utility Surveyor
Job Description
The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for you at RSK Geosciences to join our market leading team of 35+ experienced geophysicists and surveyors as a Utility Surveyor based in our Bristol office, delivering high quality survey services throughout the UK.
Within our expanding team, 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 our 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.
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
What you can expect in this position
- Allocated vehicle and equipment for site work
- Regular team meetings and support from colleagues
- Annual PDR and mentor guidance
- CPD and training opportunities
- An annual subscription to relevant professional body
- Site work subsistence
- Modern office environment
Qualifications and Experience:
- 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 our 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
Salary & Benefits:
- £26-35k commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Overtime and expenses in addition to salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life assurance cover
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
- We encourage Continuing Professional Development and, as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers, we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.
We offer a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. Your professional institution fees and training will be covered. We also offer a flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care. Regular training and career development.
All candidates applying for positions with RSK Geosciences must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area. Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
