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The SUMO Group, a diverse multinational survey organisation are recruiting.

Utility Detection Surveyor

 

Location: Remote based

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience & skillset

 

Come Work For Us

 

SUMO Services Ltd is a multi-disciplinary survey company operating from 6 different offices throughout the UK. With survey teams strategically placed across the country. We’re on the look out for experienced Utility Surveyors to come and join our growing team. The ideal candidates will be based around the Home Counties.

 

We’d welcome your CV’s & cover letters directly to our recruitment@sumoservices.com email.

Responsibilities

The Utility Detection Surveyor will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of a utility detection survey, from site detection to providing written reports and checking deliverables.

Knowledge of PAS 128 is essential and you must be able to demonstrate experience of using both Electromagnetic location and GPR on a range of sites of various scale and complexity, independently and as part of a team.

 

Health & Safety and Customer Service are key elements of the role.  You will need to be able to conduct and complete dynamic risk assessments when on sites, communicating any safety issues to the survey team, client, other stakeholders and management in a professional manner. As such, excellent communication skills are essential for the role. You will require a flexible approach to working hours and be able to travel to the survey locations to meet the client’s requirements. Overtime, night and weekend working will form part of this role.

 

As a Remote Utility surveyor you will need to work without direct day-to-day supervision and make technical decisions for the projects assigned to you within the specified limits of your authority.  Provide guidance and direction to further team members on large and complex survey projects and contribute effectively to ensure the smooth running of projects with minimal supervision. Ensuring agreed goals, survey outputs, reports and consistency are kept to the highest standards. Training and mentoring junior staff members to develop younger members of staff in their progression in their careers.

 

Ensuring the vehicle and survey equipment supplied to you is maintained in good working order and in accordance with manufactures and company policies, is an essential part of this role, co-ordinated with the Operations Manager.

 

Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience undertaking Utility Surveys.

  • Full understanding of PAS128 and the procedures involved.

  • Understanding of site-specific hazards and H&S Procedures.

  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with effective problem-solving skills.

  • A strong team player, capable of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with other survey team members and colleagues of the wider group.

  • Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the work.

  • Demonstratable experience working with Electromagnetic & GPR equipment.

  • Proficient IT Skills (AutoCAD Beneficial, but not essential)

  • Hold a full clean Driving License

  • Strong planning and organisational skills to be able to manage your own time and workload.

  • CSCS Card Holder (minimum)

  • Excellent Communication Skills

  • Beneficial to have experience with Trimble GPS, Total Stations etc.

  • Right to work in the UK

 

Benefits

  • Full training provided in all surveying equipment, technology and software

  • On-going training courses as and when required & into other survey practices

  • 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Company Sick Pay

  • Birthday and Christmas vouchers

  • Long service reward scheme

  • Company Uniform & PPE supplied

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Flexible working hours (40 hours per week)

  • Refer a friend scheme, receive a payment, if they’re hired and pass probation.

 

Please send your CV’s & cover letters directly to our recruitment@sumoservices.com email.

Geophysicist

Trainee - Experienced: starting on £26,250

(pay award pending) 2 x Permanent Posts

 

Based in Worcestershire or Darlington, but operating throughout UK. Please state your preferred location on your application


Apply before: 15/03/2025

Start date: ASAP Early applications are encouraged – online interviews commencing immediately

 

SUMO Geosurveys

 

SUMO Geosurveys is a CIfA Registered Organisation and was the first independent group of archaeological geophysicists originally established in 1985. We are looking for personnel in our Worcestershire and Darlington offices and invite candidates with varying levels of experience to join this multi-disciplined Group. In addition to Archaeological Geophysics, Engineering Geophysics and UAS (drone) Surveys, the SUMO Group also specialises in Utility Detection, Topographic Surveys, Measured Building Surveys, and Laser Scanning.

 

Role 

 

Carrying our geophysical surveys primarily using Bartington / Foerster cart and hand held systems. Depending on experience you may also be involved in the other types of surveys that we undertake, including non-archaeological geophysics and assisting on UAS (drone) work.

These are field positions, though for the experienced posts suitable candidates will become involved in data processing, interpretation and report writing. All posts require a willingness to work outdoors in all weathers, in small teams staying away from home throughout the UK. Applicants need to be physically fit to be able to undertake these duties. Accommodation (hotel/B&B) and subsistence are provided when working away from base.

Benefits

  • Full training given including external driving course and ATV driving

  • 33 days paid holiday (inclusive of Public Holidays).

  • Pension scheme & Bonus scheme.

  • Full PPE provided.

  • Paid CIfA membership

 

Full manual driving licence required.

 

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

 

Please send letter, CV and names of two referees (who can be contacted by email) to Claire Rose - claire.rose@sumoservices.com  

SUMO are an equal opportunities employer.
Applicants must have the right to work and remain in the UK.

 

Please note that certain surveyor jobs entail long periods of driving and involve physical, manual labour which includes bending, heavy lifting, walking long distances or standing for extended periods of time. Therefore applicants should be physically able to undertake these duties

 

SUMO Services, Unit 8 Hayward Business Centre, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NL.

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