Utility Surveyor

Derby
2 months ago
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Utility Surveyor
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Location – East Midlands
Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 + Per Annum Negotiable depending on experience
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for one of our trusted clients based in Derby. They are a team of professional surveyors carrying out works across the UK. Our client are committed to the provision of a wide range of professional measurement services including topographical surveys, measured building surveys and underground utility surveys. Providing the highest-quality geospatial services while also protecting the environment, they use the latest technology, including GNSS systems, robotic total stations with reflector-less technology, 3D modelling software and 3D laser scanners.
Due to expansion & a large influx of projects they are now looking for a Utility Surveyor to join the team. You will have the exciting opportunity to work on varied of underground and utility survey projects using the latest surveying technology mostly around the East Midlands area as the Utility Surveyor
Responsibility & Duties

  • Able to complete underground surveys to a high standard including; Ground Penetrating Radar, cable clamping and clipping of pipe work, passive locating and sonde tracing as the Utility Surveyor
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Understand the principles of drainage in relation to site surveys and detailed design as the Utility Surveyor
  • Carry out CCTV drainage condition surveys as the Utility Surveyor
  • Consistently delivery high quality work on time and in budget
  • Have an awareness of the use of topographical and measured building surveys as the Utility Surveyor
  • Maintain vehicles and equipment to a high standard
    Experience & Qualification
  • Previous experience working as an Underground Utility Surveying
  • Experience using AutoCAD & surveying background
  • Competent using underground surveying equipment
  • Professional manner with excellent client facing skills
  • Full UK driving licence
    Should this be of interest to you please get in contact and send your most up to date CV to the email address below or send me a message on Linkdin to discuss in more detail
    pritesh @ t-talent. co. uk
    (phone number removed)
    Linkedin- priteshtailordesign

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