Lead Utilities Surveyor

Ref: VA232
Head Office - Harpenden
Full Time Site / Hybrid Working

Lead Utilities Surveyor

Harpenden / London / UK-wide site work

Utilities & Topographical Surveys | PAS 128 | Team Leadership

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Utilities Surveyor to join our growing team.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who combines strong technical capability with leadership experience. You’ll deliver and oversee high-quality utilities surveys to PAS 128 standards, manage multiple projects in parallel, and support the development of junior surveyors.

If you enjoy technical problem-solving, leading teams on site, and working closely with clients to deliver complex projects safely and efficiently — this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading utilities and topographical surveys using GPR, EML and TPS/GNSS
Delivering and overseeing PAS 128 compliant surveys
Managing data collection and post-processing (AutoCAD 2D/3D, IQMaps, Geolitix)
Supervising and mentoring junior surveyors
Overseeing multiple live projects, ensuring quality, programme and budget targets are met
Acting as a technical point of contact for clients on site
Supporting project planning, logistics and commercial inputs including estimates

What We’re Looking For

Extensive experience in utilities surveying
Strong knowledge of PAS 128
Proficiency with GPR, EML, TPS and GNSS equipment
AutoCAD capability (2D/3D)
Experience post-processing GPR data
CSCS certified
Experience leading teams and managing projects concurrently
Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
Full UK driving licence

Flexibility for occasional night work and working away from home is required.

Why Join Us?

Employee-owned business
Collaborative, high-performing culture
Structured professional development opportunities
Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
Flexible working (Harpenden, London and remote)
Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives

If you’re ready to take the lead on technically challenging projects while developing the next generation of surveyors, we’d love to hear from you.

Plowman Craven is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process,
please let us know.

If you have any questions about this role please email [email protected]

Benefits of working at Plowman Craven.

Plowman Craven is a great place to work and offers a range of competitive family friendly benefits including:

25 Days Annual Leave – increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays
Performance related bonus
Professional membership & development
Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme
Flexible/remote working (role dependent)_
Travel loans & travel cards (Zone 1+2) for London-based roles
Access to fleet vehicles
Life assurance
Enhanced family friendly benefits
Healthcare benefits
Wellbeing & mental health programme
Social activities organised yearly
Employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees
EOT profit sharing scheme

Please note : All benefits outlined above is subject to variations based on the location / country of the advertised role.

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