Trainee Utility Surveyor

Trainee Utility Surveyor

South Yorkshire

A fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Utility Surveying and develop specialist skills within a growing surveying and engineering company.

Starting salary £24,000 - £28,500

Due to sustained growth, we are currently seeking a Trainee Utility Surveyor to join our team in South Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in surveying, underground utility mapping and the use of specialist survey technology.

The successful candidate will receive full training and support to develop their skills in locating and surveying buried services. The role will involve working on a wide variety of projects both locally and across the UK, with opportunities to gain experience in utility surveying, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and underground service detection.

1st Horizon are an innovative and forward-thinking company at the forefront of the Survey, 3D Laser Scanning and underground utility mapping industries.

The role will involve working across a diverse range of interesting projects within sectors including Heritage, Industrial, Architectural, Construction, Petrochemical, Power, Utilities, Rail and more.

You will work alongside experienced surveyors and receive on-the-job training, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of equipment including GPR systems, Vivax and Radio Detection equipment. As your skills and experience develop, you will be given increasing responsibility for carrying out surveys independently and contributing to the wider survey team.

Previous surveying experience or an industry-related qualification would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about developing a career within the surveying industry and are willing to learn.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a genuine interest in surveying, construction, engineering or technology.
• Be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills.
• Be comfortable working outdoors and on a variety of sites.
• Have good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to travel to sites across the UK.
• Have good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Be comfortable using computers and learning new software and technology.
• Have a basic understanding of CAD or technical drawings would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

What you can expect to learn and develop:

• Utility surveying and the location of underground services.
• Use of GPR and specialist underground detection equipment.
• Use of Vivax and Radio Detection equipment.
• Data collection and interpretation.
• CAD drafting and production of survey drawings.
• Surveying standards, procedures and health and safety.
• Working on a variety of commercial and construction projects.
• Progressing towards carrying out utility surveys independently.

Candidates should be flexible, adaptable and keen to develop their skills within a fast-paced working environment. This role offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within the surveying industry, with substantial investment in training and development.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Company vehicle available as required for business travel.
• Substantial investment in staff training, with regular training days & TEAM events.
• Maternity/Paternity allowances based on length of service.
• A fantastic working environment in our custom-built, company-owned offices.
• A positive team spirit, where excellence is rewarded.
• Pension scheme.
• Leave allowance increasing with service.
• Regular staff social events.
• Fundraising days/events.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of innovation.
• The opportunity to develop a long-term career within a growing surveying and engineering company.

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person