Utility Surveyor

Company: TEXO Recruitment
Apply for the Utility Surveyor
Location: Leeds
Job Description:

The Utility Surveyor will conduct detailed surveys to locate, map, and inspect underground utilities. The position involves using various techniques such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic induction, and GPS to gather accurate data, which is then analysed to create reports and maps for construction, planning, and maintenance purposes.

Area(s) of Responsibility:

Take a lead role in planning and executing utility survey projects.

Responsible for ensuring that utility surveys are conducted safely, efficiently and correctly in compliance with survey scope documents provided.

Ensuring a consistent standard of delivery is always supplied to clients.

Promote a robust safety culture and ensure Texo Safety Management System (SMS) is utilised correctly.

Relationships

• Other work colleagues

• Clients

• Public

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring Texo DSI survey specifications are delivered in accordance with survey scope provided.

• Ensuring Texo DSI data management protocols are always adhered to.

• Provide guidance, leadership and expertise to Junior team members.

• Make recommendations for product quality and reliability.

• Assist and support the client proposal process at the bidding stage to maximise the company’s opportunity to win the work.

• Use a range of surveying techniques to detect and map underground utilities (e.g., gas, water, electricity, telecom).

• Gather accurate data on utility locations, depth, and condition by using specialized surveying equipment (e.g., electromagnetic locators, GPR).

• Conduct site visits to assess and collect field data for utility mapping, including visual inspections and measurement of infrastructure.

• Create detailed and accurate utility maps and reports, including updates to CAD drawings or GIS systems.

• Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards to ensure the safety of yourself and others during fieldwork

Posted: April 2nd, 2026