Senior Utility Surveyor

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will lead utility surveys across construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate data capture and reliable results. You will work within a growing surveying team to plan, execute, and review geophysical surveys and drawings, upholding safety and industry standards. You’ll collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver high-quality survey information and mentor junior staff. This opportunity combines field leadership with hands-on technical work and a clear path for progression.

Pay / Benefits

  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Company vehicle access
  • Clear progression path
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Healthcare plan

Responsibilities

  • Lead utility surveys from site set-up through to completion
  • Undertake EML and GPR surveys and accurately capture site data
  • Produce and review high-quality survey information and drawings
  • Work to relevant industry standards and maintain excellent H&S practices
  • Support and mentor junior members of the surveying team
  • Liaise confidently with clients, engineers and project teams

Key requirements

  • strong practical experience
  • excellent attention to detail
  • passion for delivering quality survey data
  • experience with PAS 128, GPR, EML and CAD (desirable)
  • ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • live within commutable distance to Oxford or London
  • attention to detail
  • independence with teamwork
  • client and stakeholder communication
  • PAS 128
  • GPR
  • EML

Posted: September 14th, 2026