Lead Utility Surveyor

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Lead Utility Surveyor to join our growing Geomatics team and support our innovative approach to delivering excellence to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Utility Surveyor who enjoys technical problem‑solving, working across varied project environments, and supporting others in their professional development. The role will be 60/40 office vs site based with the field-based work in a managerial capacity to include setting up surveys, giving technical briefings and toolbox talks.

PLEASE NOTE: this role can only be based in or close to one of the following locations:

• Derby, East Midlands

• Bicester, Oxfordshire

• Crewe, North West

• Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

As a Lead Utility Surveyor, you will:

• Lead the delivery of utility survey projects, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with PAS128 and DM standards by:

• Lead, undertake and deliver complex utility survey projects from planning through to final delivery

• Manage on site survey teams and survey requirements to achieve survey objectives

• Undertake utility surveys using EML, GPR, GNSS, and where required, Robotic Total Stations

• Ensure surveys and deliverables comply with PAS128:2022 and DM quality standards

• Process, review and quality control survey data, drawings and reports prior to issue

• Act as a technical lead for utility surveying activities and provide guidance to on-site survey teams

• Mentor, train and develop junior utility surveyors

• Provide structured feedback and development plans for junior utility surveyors

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders

• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements

• Promote continuous improvement in survey methods technology and project delivery
   

The successful candidate will have:

• ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Utility Mapping & Surveying or relevant experience

• Detailed knowledge of PAS128:2022 utility surveying standards

• Advanced proficiency in EML and GPR technologies

• Strong experience in survey data processing, interpretation and deliverable production

• Experience in managing projects and survey teams

• Excellent technical, communication and client facing skills

• Experience managing multidisciplinary survey projects

• Be a great team player and have a can-do attitude

• Are a natural problem solver 

• Enjoy delivering results with a team

• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.