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Plowman Craven

Utilities Surveyor (FTC)

Job Description

As a Utilities Surveyor you’ll be responsible for carrying out utility detection and topographical surveys, collecting and processing high quality survey data, and delivering accurate outputs in line with company standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Survey Lead and Project Delivery Team to determine the most appropriate surveying techniques and technologies to deliver projects effectively.
  • Carry out utilities and topographical surveys, including lifting covers, undertaking precision measurements, and accurately locating underground services.
  • Operate electromagnetic locating equipment, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and vehicle-towed GPR systems to identify and map underground utilities.
  • Process survey data using AutoCAD (2D/3D) and other specialist software, ensuring outputs meet company quality standards.
  • Take ownership of project data, following company protocols from collection through to final delivery.
  • Work flexibly, including occasional night shifts, travel, and confined space working where required.

What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years’ utilities surveying experience.
  • Strong experience using electromagnetic locating equipment and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
  • Experience operating GPS/GNSS surveying equipment.
  • Understand of PAS128 utility surveying standards.
  • CSCS certification.
  • Willingness to undertake confined space work in sewers.
  • Strong technical understanding of utility surveying methods and instrumentation.
  • Full UK manual driving licence.

Contract: FTC (6 months), full time

Location

Edinburgh

Closing Date

30 Sep 2026

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19 Aug 2026

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