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 - DOE
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Utility Surveyor
to 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 (AutoCAD / Civil 3D 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.