SOCOTEC UK & Ireland
Utility Surveyor
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Utility Surveyor
Utility Surveyor – Coventry
About Monitoring and Surveying
SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market-leading monitoring, surveying, and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities, and environmental projects through:
- Land and utility surveying
- Gas and asset surveys
- Flow and water quality monitoring
- Advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring
Using industry-leading technology and real-time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets, and make safe, informed decisions. Our people-focused, can-do culture puts safety, quality, and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.
What's in it for you?
Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:
- 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
- Electric car scheme (where applicable)
- Employee recognition programmes
- Family-friendly support
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Employee assistance programmes
- Enhanced company pension
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
The Role
Are you an experienced Utility Surveyor looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Based in Coventry, we are seeking a skilled professional to join our team, helping deliver accurate and reliable utility mapping and survey services across a variety of projects.
Key Responsibilities
The tasks you will undertake include (but are not limited to):
- Conducting GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) and Utility Mapping surveys using cutting-edge equipment
- Undertaking investigative utility surveys and conducting paperwork in accordance with company procedures
- Engaging with other site surveyors, contractors, suppliers, and clients
- Creating Utility Survey Reports
- Carrying out appropriate quality control checks and issuing data to CAD
- Checking all survey drawings before they are issued to our customers
- Mentoring and training Trainee & Junior Surveyors, as required
- Providing technical support to Project Managers and internal staff members
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Note: Travel across the UK is very common. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodating night or evening shifts as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Excellent knowledge and experience of underground utility tracing and GPR
- Experience working across a wide variety of environments and on complex surveys
- Ability to post-process GPR data
- Working knowledge/understanding of PAS 128:2014 specification surveys
- Flexibility to work adaptively
- A full UK manual driving licence
- A CSCS Card
It is desirable (but not essential) that you also have:
- Ability to use CAD software
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word
- ProQual (NVQ) Level 3
- SSSTS certification
Why SOCOTEC?
Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we don’t just deliver services—we shape the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.
What sets us apart?
- Our people. We’ve built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn.
- A comprehensive range of TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) services, giving you the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.
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In this role, you won’t just be another employee—you’ll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry’s finest professionals.
Your Career, Your Way
Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines—all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.
Work Your Way
- Local, national, or global projects
- Office-based, remote, or hybrid options
- Flexible arrangements to empower you to perform at your best
Committed to Your Growth
From day one, you’ll have access to:
- Comprehensive training
- Mentorship and development programs
- Ongoing professional growth support (#YouGrowWeGrow)
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Core Mission
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC. It is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all our business operations.
Department: 40S-FSN – Surveying North Business Unit: Surveying
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