Senior Utility Surveyor

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

4/1/2025

The Vacancy

RSK Geosciences has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Utility Surveyor, based in the Glasgow office, expected to be able to work nationwide but predominantly in Scotland.

RSK SafeGround, part of the RSK Geosciences business, is looking for the right candidate to join an already thriving team, to lead and deliver utility survey projects whilst developing their career within the successful RSK Group.

There is opportunity to travel with international projects, as well as supporting our clients within the UK in the renewables, property, civil engineering, nuclear, water and transport sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking site work using GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works to PAS128:2022 specifications.
• Undertaking and leading site work using EML and cover lifting techniques for utility mapping works to PAS128 standard, being competent with:
• Cover lifting and utility identification.
• EML techniques for tracing electrical, metallic services and non-metallic pipes and ducts to PAS128.
• Topographical surveying and equipment, both GPS and Total Station work to measure and record utility detection markings for the purposes of drawing production.
• GPR data collection for both on-site analysis and recording for post-processing work as part of drawing deliverables.
• Responsible for drafting and producing AutoCAD drawings for PAS128 Type D and Type B utility surveys. Producing PAS128 reports to accompany Type B survey drawings.
• Manage ongoing projects and liaise with site investigation teams for project scheduling.
• Help deliver training and mentoring for junior members of the team.
• The successful applicant will work within our experienced team under the guidance of the Team Leader.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experienced Senior Utility Surveyor (5+ years’ experience) who has led PAS128 mapping project site work and has been responsible for the deliverables.
• Ideally with Level 4 Diploma Supervisor or Level 5 Diploma Senior Utilities Mapping Surveyor, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with GSSI, IDS Stream C and/or Mala GPR equipment, RD8000 series EML and Leica or Trimble total station and GPS survey equipment would be useful.
• Experience with post-processing and interpretation of GPR data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including working with tablets for the purposes of on-site digital data capture.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, CAD and some programming would be an advantage.
• Must hold a UK driving license.
  
  
  

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary - £36-£40k dependent on above experience.
• 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.
  
  
  

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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

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About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?