Utility Surveyor
About the job
- Previous experience working in the utilities surveying industry for 2–3+ years.
- Previous experience independently completing small to large-scale utility and CCTV surveys of varying complexity.
- Experience and knowledge of traversing and GPS control networks.
- Experience and knowledge using GPS and Total Station equipment.
- Experience processing raw survey data and CAD data to a high working standard.
- A professional and approachable manner with excellent communication skills.
- An excellent understanding of health and safety at work in the civil engineering industry.
- A minimum of five GCSEs, including Maths and English, at Grade C/Grade 4 level.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Ability to commute to the Wokingham office.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Complete utility and CCTV surveys of varying scale and complexity independently to a high standard.
- Work on large and complex surveying projects with team members of varying technical ability and experience to complete projects to a high standard.
- Provide guidance and direction to team members on large and complex survey projects.
- Assist trainee, junior, and survey technician-level staff with their development by providing practical experience on site and in the office.
- Contribute to the smooth running of projects with minimum supervision, achieving agreed goals and project outputs while consistently delivering high-quality performance.
- Maintain instrumentation to a high standard and ensure it is fit for purpose.
- Undertake initial site inspections and complete dynamic risk assessments when attending survey sites, reporting safety issues to the wider surveying team or management.
- A passion for pursuing a long-term career with Survey Solutions.
- The opportunity to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) via its Approved Development Scheme.
- The opportunity to develop key skills and competencies for a career as a Utility Surveyor.
About the company
Survey Solutions provides land, measured building, and underground surveying services across the UK. It uses skilled surveyors to capture precise measurements of sites, buildings, and sub-surface features, then delivers maps, CAD drawings, and BIM-ready data. The process involves field surveying and data processing to create accurate plans and models for clients. The company differentiates itself through experienced, trusted personnel and nationwide coverage, enabling consistent, reliable surveys across diverse projects. Its goal is to supply accurate, clearly presented survey data to support planning, design, construction, and infrastructure work.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Site-Eye expands construction monitoring with time-lapse capabilities and complementary client demand.
- SurvaTec opens utility surveying in power and water, widening cross-sell opportunities.
- JWG entry into rail and highway work gives access to infrastructure spending pipelines.
What critics are saying
- ThinCats debt from the 2023 MBO pressures cash if integration stalls.
- Three acquisitions since December 2023 stretch management and create systems-merger risk.
- A 2025 U.S. overbilling scandal at Surveying Solutions shows contract-compliance reputational contagion.
What makes Survey Solutions unique
- UK's largest independent engineering surveying platform spans 16 offices and full project lifecycle.
- Broad service mix includes land, utilities, monitoring, hydrography, drone, and site engineering.
- WestBridge backs a buy-and-build model, adding JWG, SurvaTec, and Site-Eye.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Wellness Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Work Hours