Lead Utilities Surveyor
Reference: BBBH42808_1775632875
Posted: 08/04/2026
- £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
- London
- Permanent
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who combines strong technical capability with leadership experience. You'll deliver and oversee high-quality utilities surveys to PAS 128 standards, manage multiple projects in parallel, and support the development of junior surveyors.
If you enjoy technical problem-solving, leading teams on site, and working closely with clients to deliver complex projects safely and efficiently - this could be the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading utilities and topographical surveys using GPR, EML and TPS/GNSS
- Delivering and overseeing PAS 128 compliant surveys
- Managing data collection and post-processing (AutoCAD 2D/3D, IQMaps, Geolitix)
- Supervising and mentoring junior surveyors
- Overseeing multiple live projects, ensuring quality, programme and budget targets are met
- Acting as a technical point of contact for clients on site
- Supporting project planning, logistics and commercial inputs including estimates
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in utilities surveying
- Strong knowledge of PAS 128
- Proficiency with GPR, EML, TPS and GNSS equipment
- AutoCAD capability (2D/3D)
- Experience post-processing GPR data
- CSCS certified
- Experience leading teams and managing projects concurrently
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
- Full UK driving licence
Flexibility for occasional night work and working away from home is required.
Why Join Us?
- Employee-owned business
- Collaborative, high-performing culture
- Structured professional development opportunities
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
- Flexible working (Harpenden, London and remote)
- Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives
Sam Krueger
Senior Recruitment Consultant