Service Locator

Service Locator (Plymouth) – Fulltime

An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years.

PAYE basis.

Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays).

This role is site based – Monday to Friday. 42.5 hours per week 08:00am – 17:00pm.

Must Have

• CSCS Card.
• Experience working as a Service Locator/Utility Surveyor within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic Location and Ground Penetrating Radar essential.
• Strong working knowledge of GPR, CAT and Genny utility detection equipment.
• Understanding of industry standards including PAS 128 and TSA.
• Knowledge of HSG47 and GS6.
• Experience carrying out underground service detection and utility surveys.
• Ability to mark and identify underground services accurately.
• Experience working with permit-to-dig and permit-to-break-ground systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with site teams, engineers and clients.
• Flexible and proactive approach towards work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within live construction environments.
• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in Utility Mapping preferred.
• 2-3 years utility surveying experience preferred.
• Nuclear experience advantageous.
• Must be eligible for BPSS Security Clearance.
• Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out physical checks and surveys of underground services within designated work areas.
• Use geophysical techniques to locate underground services accurately.
• Mark and identify underground services using appropriate colour standards and depth indicators.
• Authorise Permit to Break Surface documentation.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-dig and break ground procedures.
• Review method statements tailored to specific tasks and work areas.
• Provide work teams with clear information regarding underground services within excavation boundaries.
• Carry out gang briefings and implement 8-point checklist procedures.
• Maintain service markings throughout excavation and permit duration.
• Enforce exclusion zones around affected services where required.
• Investigate and report discrepancies or uncharted services to the BOSC.
• Ensure service drawings and CAD records are updated correctly.
• Ensure no excavation works take place without valid permits and approvals.
• Support the safe delivery of infrastructure and defence projects within live MOD environments.

Benefits

• Pension.
• Training and upskilling provided.
• Safe working environment.
• Life Insurance.
• Secure regular income.
• Lodge/Digs can be available.

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