Utilities Surveyor

Company: First Recruitment Group
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Utilities Surveyor for the UK’s Largest Surveying Company – Mapping What Matters Beneath the Surface!

Uncover the unseen. Deliver precision. Build the future.

Location: Manchester

Hours: Monday – Friday (normally 8‑hour days)

Salary & Package: Very competitive

We’re looking for an experienced Utilities Surveyor to join a growing team delivering high‑quality underground utility and CCTV surveys across major construction and infrastructure projects.

As a Utilities Surveyor, you’ll work independently on projects ranging from small, targeted surveys to large, complex, multi‑disciplined schemes. Using modern surveying technology, you’ll capture, process, and present accurate data while maintaining the highest professional and safety standards.

What you’ll be doing

  • Completing utility and CCTV surveys of varying scale and complexity to a consistently high standard.
  • Working collaboratively on large projects with surveyors and engineers of mixed experience levels.
  • Providing guidance and on-site support to trainees, junior surveyors, and technicians.
  • Processing raw survey and CAD data accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintaining surveying instruments and ensuring they’re always fit for purpose.
  • Carrying out site inspections and dynamic risk assessments, raising safety concerns when needed.

What we’re looking for

  • 2–3+ years’ experience in utility and CCTV surveying.
  • Strong knowledge of traversing, GPS control networks, and survey control.
  • Hands‑on experience with GPS and Total Station equipment.
  • Proven ability to process survey and CAD data to a high standard.
  • A professional, approachable manner and strong communication skills.
  • A solid understanding of health & safety within civil engineering.
  • GCSEs (minimum 5) including Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above).
  • A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

  • 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30 with service).
  • Company sick pay and life assurance.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Flexible working hours and holiday options.
  • Overtime, Christmas bonus, birthday gifts, and long‑service awards.
  • Mental health and wellbeing support, including counselling access.
  • Employee recognition and referral schemes.

Training & Development

Structured training, career progression and the opportunity to gain professional accreditation through an approved development scheme. This role encourages investment in your future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026