Senior Utility Surveyor (Level 3)

An exceptional career opportunity for an experienced Utility Surveyor ready to take the lead.

Are you an accomplished Utility Surveyor with a passion for technical excellence, problem‑solving and delivering high‑quality work? Do you take pride in being the person others look to for guidance, leadership and high professional standards?

If so, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

We are seeking a Senior Utility Surveyor to play a key role in delivering complex, high‑profile projects while mentoring the next generation of survey professionals. You’ll be part of a respected, forward‑thinking team where your expertise, initiative and dedication will be valued — and where your work genuinely makes an impact.

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Senior Utility Surveyor, you won’t just be another set of hands in the field — you’ll be a recognised technical authority, a role model, and a leader in safe, accurate and innovative surveying practices. You’ll work on diverse and challenging environments, including complex urban networks, using advanced technologies and industry‑leading equipment.

If you’re looking for autonomy, progression, technical depth and the chance to help shape survey excellence, this role offers all of it.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this senior-level position, you will:

• Lead field survey operations and ensure safe, efficient and accurate delivery of work.
• Carry out utility and basic topographical surveys using EML, GPR, total station and GPS.
• Apply your strong understanding of EML techniques (direct connection, passive, induction).
• Deliver high‑quality data, drawings and reports in line with company and industry standards.
• Use and process GPR data using systems such as Stream DP, Stream C, DS2000 and IQ Maps.
• Manage multiple teams on larger projects and mentor junior surveyors.
• Communicate professionally with clients and represent company values at all times.
• Support continuous improvement through problem solving, innovation and best practice.

You will also play a vital part in ensuring quality control, data management, equipment care and commercial awareness across your projects.

You will be based from our office in Send and mainly working on project sites in and around London.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is not only technically strong but also dependable, proactive and highly professional.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in utility surveying.
• Strong understanding of GPR and EML systems, their techniques and limitations.
• Proficiency in total station operation, grid positioning, coordinate systems and data processing.
• Experience with N4ce, including codelists, DTMs and transformations.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality 2D & 3D CAD drawings.
• Proven track record in complex environments such as Central London.
• Excellent IT skills with strong attention to data accuracy.

Qualifications & Training

• QCF/NVQ Level 5–6
• CSCS, Manual Handling, GPR Site Markout, EML Certificate
• NRSWA Units 2 & 10
• Project Management experience
• Working at Heights (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Calm under pressure and able to manage teams effectively.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Dedicated to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• A natural mentor who leads by example.
• Flexible and willing to work nights, occasional weekends and stayaways when required.

Why Join Us

You will be joining a company where technical excellence is valued, career development is supported and your contribution is truly recognised. As a Senior Utility Surveyor, you’ll have the opportunity to:

✅ Work with leading survey technology
✅ Lead and influence survey best practice
✅ Grow into training, technical or management pathways
✅ Contribute to major projects with national impact
✅ Represent a company that values professionalism and integrity

If you’re driven, skilled and ready to step into a role where you can genuinely excel — this is the perfect next chapter in your career.

About Macleod Simmonds:

Macleod Simmonds is a multidisciplinary Geospatial Consultancy using the very latest digital mapping technology in conjunction with our own innovative methodologies, on some of the highest profile infrastructure projects in the UK.

If you are looking for an exciting challenging role with structured career development opportunities then please get in touch.

Macleod Simmonds is an equal opportunities employer.