- Bureau à Crawley
Contract: Permanent
Location: Devonport
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
About Us
Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. What began with humble beginnings has grown into a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty dedicated staff members, proudly involved in major civil engineering projects including Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point.
As one of the leading survey companies in the UK, we are focused on improving the construction industry by embracing innovation and technology. We work with our clients to complete projects on time and safely. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity guiding everything we do.
About the Role
Come join the team as a Service Locator for our growing business, along with exciting opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects.
You will play a crucial role in conducting surveys, collecting data, and producing maps using various tools and software.
The scope of this role is to carry out the physical check and survey of all the underground services within the area that is being investigated.
Key Responsibilities
- Use various geophysical techniques to locate underground services and mark them on the ground in appropriate colours, defining service type and depth
- Authorise permits and ensure compliance with the Break Ground procedure
- Review method statements and provide work gangs with briefings on services within their work boundaries
- Enforce designated exclusion zones and maintain service markings for the duration of permits
- Liaise with the Service Coordinator regarding discrepancies in records, uncharted services, and updates to service drawings
- Ensure all work is carried out under valid permits with appropriate signatures and current CAD drawings attached
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We are seeking a candidate who can handle multiple tasks, show flexibility, and become a key contributor to our team.
Essential Requirements:
- Valid and clean full manual driving licence
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team and interact with clients on-site
Desirable:
- Previous utility locating experience
- Familiarity with Electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar
- Solid understanding of industry practices and standards related to utility detection, including PAS 128 and TSA
- Proficient working knowledge of surveying equipment, such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools
- CSCS Card (this must be obtained before commencing work)
- QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping
We will also consider Trainee candidates with a suitable background and genuine interest in developing a career in utility surveying.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
- Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships, and spa days
- Pension Scheme
- Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and Free Virtual 24/7 GP Service
- Life Insurance
- Company Van and Fuel card once fully qualified (Junior and above)
- Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey
- Paid overtime, with increased rate for night and weekend work
- Referral Scheme of up to £1000
- IT & Phone Package
- Recognition scheme and Service Awards
- Social events throughout the year
- Continuous on-the-job training and development, both in-house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
