Utility and Topographical Surveyor Jobs in Surrey

NEWS 11/11/2026

GEOTEC Surveys is recruiting experienced utility and topographical surveyors to join our team, based at our Witley office in Surrey and working on projects throughout the UK.

Utility and Topographical Surveyor Jobs in Surrey

This opportunity is suited to experienced surveyors who can commute to our Witley office (GU8 5TJ). Applicants should have at least three years’ experience working as a utility surveyor. Experience in topographical surveying is also highly valued.

Experience and Skills

  • At least three years’ experience in utility surveying.
  • Extensive experience using Radio Frequency Detection equipment, including RD8000 or RD8200, with active, passive and direct induction techniques.
  • Experience using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), ideally with Leica or GSSI systems.
  • Knowledge of GPR processing software such as Radan, GPR-Slice, Condor or Geolitix.
  • Experience in topographical surveying, AutoCAD and LSS would be beneficial.
  • A clean, valid, full UK driving licence.
  • Willingness to travel, stay away from home when required and occasionally work nights or weekends.

What the Role Involves

Working as part of a two or three-person survey team, you will help detect buried services, utilities, voids, anomalies and other subsurface features. You may also record the position, depth and type of each detected service or feature using topographical survey equipment.

The role offers a varied balance of site and office-based work. As a lead surveyor, you will be responsible for producing your own survey results in AutoCAD DWG format. Knowledge of EDM total stations and GPR data-processing software would be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Additional incentives for continued high performance.
  • Supplementary payments for out-of-hours work.
  • Hotels and generous expenses paid when working away.
  • Access to company vehicles.
  • Career progression and opportunities to develop specialist skills.
  • Additional training, qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD).

Location and Working Pattern

The role is based at our head office in Witley, approximately 10 miles south of Guildford. Projects can involve early starts, occasional long days, travel to sites nationwide and periods away from home. Weekend working is optional. Where practical, some office-based work may be completed from home.

How to Apply

Learn more about working for GEOTEC Surveys and upload your CV, or apply via LinkedIn. You can also email your CV and covering letter to geotec@geotecsurveys.com.

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