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Utility and Topographical Surveyor Jobs
GEOTEC Surveys is recruiting experienced utility and topographical surveyors to join our team in Witley, Surrey.
Experience and Skills
- At least three years’ experience working as a utility surveyor.
- Experience with Radio Frequency Detection equipment, including RD8000 or RD8200.
- Experience using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), ideally with Leica or GSSI systems.
- Knowledge of Radan, GPR-Slice, Condor or Geolitix.
- Topographical surveying, AutoCAD and LSS experience would be beneficial.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel or stay away when required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Company pension scheme.
- Additional incentives and out-of-hours payments.
- Hotels and generous expenses when working away.
- Access to company vehicles.
- Career development, further training and CPD.
Trainee Surveyor Opportunities
We also welcome applications for trainee surveyor roles based at our Witley office. Training can include cover lifting, Radio Frequency Detection, GPR data collection and processing, topographical surveying with Leica equipment and AutoCAD.
Applicants should live within a realistic commuting distance of GU8 and have a full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle. A willingness to travel and occasionally work outside normal hours is preferred.
Starting salary: Negotiable, based on experience and skills.
Working for GEOTEC SURVEYS is a vocation.
Our Wormley staff, both office based, and site-based have been employed with us for a number of years, ranging from 2019 (our newest surveyors) and 2002 (our operations manager).
The average number of years’ service is currently 11 years for Wormley based staff and 12 years for Northern Ireland based staff.
We offer both internal training, through a shadowing programme, as well as external training relating to Topographical Surveying and use of Total Stations, Radio Frequency Detection, use of Ground Penetrating Radar, as well as post processing and data evaluation.
Our surveyors are also provided health & safety training to allow them to obtain their CSCS cards, NRSWA street works certification and First Aid training in addition to other industry-specific accreditation to allow them to work on substations, water and sewage sites and the railway.
The responsibility for production of all survey results always lies with the lead surveyor; this task is not passed to anyone who has not physically carried out the survey.
As a result all new surveyors are trained in all aspects of the work:
- Cover Lifting
- Radio Frequency Detection
- Ground Penetrating Radar
- Topographical Surveying
- AutoCAD – Production of Results
- Ground Penetrating Radar Data Evaluation, Interpretation and Reporting
Working for GEOTEC Underground Mapping Experts – Frequently Asked Interview Questions
What is the Salary?
The Salary on offer will be subject to experience.
Do I need to live near to one of your offices?
Yes, our surveyors need to live within a commutable distance to the office to meet up with survey team members and for office-based functions to be completed.
What Training will I receive?
GEOTEC will provide full training, which will consist of a mixture of internal, on-the-job training and shadowing, as well as several external training programmes.
How long does it take to become a Utility Surveyor?
It takes between 6 months to a year before you can be considered experienced enough to form part of a 2-man survey team. After 1 year + you may be able to lead a survey and be responsible for producing your own survey results.
Will I get my own van?
No, we have a fleet of vans which are shared by the survey team.
Is there any travelling involved?
Yes, GEOTEC works Nationwide and as a result, you will need to travel to the site, wherever that may be. As such, there may be early starts and late finishes but we do also do “stayaways” where the Company will put you up in a hotel near the site, where required.
Do I need to work Out of Hours?
Yes, due to the nature of our work, there are occasions when you will need to work nights and be asked to work weekends, particularly on the railway. We can discuss how this works with you at the interview.
Working for GEOTEC
Working for GEOTEC Surveys means joining an experienced team with a strong focus on training, professional development and producing high-quality survey results.
Our surveyors receive a mixture of internal shadowing and external training, including health and safety qualifications and industry-specific accreditation.
Training can cover Ground Penetrating Radar, topographical surveying, Radio Frequency Detection, cover lifting, AutoCAD and the production and interpretation of survey results.
Frequently Asked Interview Questions
Answers to the questions we are most often asked about working for GEOTEC Surveys.
The Salary on offer will be subject to experience.
Yes, our surveyors need to live within a commutable distance to the office to meet up with survey team members and for office-based functions to be completed.
GEOTEC will provide full training, which will consist of a mixture of internal, on-the-job training and shadowing, as well as several external training programmes.
It takes between 6 months to a year before you can be considered experienced enough to form part of a 2-man survey team. After 1 year + you may be able to lead a survey and be responsible for producing your own survey results.
Yes, GEOTEC works Nationwide and as a result, you will need to travel to the site, wherever that may be. As such, there may be early starts and late finishes but we do also do “stayaways” where the Company will put you up in a hotel near the site, where required.
Due to the nature of our works, there will be occasions where nighttime and/or weekend working is required. This is remunerated in addition to the basic wage and can be discussed with you at an interview.
