Job Specification - Utility Surveyor Role Title: Utility Surveyor Specialism: GPR / Radar / Utility Mapping & Land Survey Location: North Leinster / Greater Dublin area / Nationwide Employment Type: Permanent / Contract Sector: Infrastructure / Construction / Data Centres / Civils Salary / Rate: Competitive - DOERole Overview We are seeking an experienced Utility Surveyorto support major infrastructure and construction projects, delivering high-accuracy underground utility detection and mapping alongside land survey services.
This role requires strong technical capability across GPR and electromagnetic detection, site control, traffic management coordination, and safe working practices within live environments.
You will play a critical role in reducing construction risk, enabling safe excavation, and supporting project delivery teams with accurate, compliant survey data.
Key Responsibilities Utility & Geophysical Surveying Scope, quote and win Utility survey contracts.
Undertake underground utility surveys using: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)Electromagnetic locators GPS / Total Station systems Detect, trace and map buried services including: Power Gas Water Telecoms Drainage Produce high-quality utility drawings and records in line with PAS 128 or equivalent standards.
Land & Engineering Surveying Establish site control networks.
Carry out topographical and measured building surveys.
Support engineering teams with accurate site data.
Deliver surveys in CAD formats (Auto CAD / Civil 3 D or similar).
Site Safety & Traffic Management Implement and supervise signing, lighting and guarding (SLG).
Support Traffic Management Plan (TMP) implementation in live environments.
Coordinate safe working zones around highways, urban areas and active construction sites.
Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits, and local authority requirements.
Reporting & Deliverables Prepare survey reports and utility detection outputs.
Maintain accurate site records and photographs.
Liaise with project managers, engineers and clients.
Participate in toolbox talks and site briefings.
Essential Requirements Proven experience in: Utility surveying GPR and electromagnetic detection Land / topographical surveying Knowledge of industry standards such as PAS 128 .
Experience implementing: Signing, lighting & guarding Traffic Management Plans Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and site procedures.
Competent with: GPS and Total Station equipment CAD software Full UK/EU driving licence.
Ability to work independently on live construction sites.
Desirable / Advantageous Safe pass and manual handling.
SLG Traffic Management certification.
Experience on: Highways Data centre developments Major civils / utilities frameworks Infrastructure corridors UAV / drone survey experience.
Personal Attributes Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset.
Professional communicator with clients and site teams.
Organised and able to manage multiple work fronts.
Proactive and solution focused.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, technically demanding environments.
What's On Offer Competitive salary or contract rate.
Long-term project pipeline.
Training and certification support.
Opportunity to work on flagship infrastructure schemes.
Career progression within a growing surveying team.