Utilities Surveyor

Utilities Surveyor for the UKs 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

Why join us as a Utilities Surveyor

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking surveying environment with access to innovative equipment, varied projects, and genuine opportunities to influence how work is delivered.

This Utilities Surveyor role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with variable site hours, overtime, and occasional weekend work depending on project demands.

What we’re looking for

You’re a Utilities Surveyor with:

• 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

What’s in it for you

As a Utilities Surveyor, you’ll enjoy:

• 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

If you’re a Utilities Surveyor ready to invest in your future, you’ll have access to structured training, career progression, and the opportunity to gain professional accreditation through an approved development scheme.

If you’re a Utilities Surveyor who takes pride in accuracy, teamwork, and delivering quality results, this could be the role for you.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Utilities Surveyor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.