Utility Locator

Beveridge Williams is an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary environment and development consultancy renowned for its expertise in civil engineering, traffic and transport engineering, surveying, Subsurface Utility Investigation (SUI), town planning, urban design, water resource engineering, environmental engineering and landscape architecture.
With 13 offices across Victoria and New South Wales and more than 380 employees, Beveridge Williams has built a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and providing rewarding career opportunities for our people.
Going beyond traditional above-ground surveying, Beveridge Williams offers a complete utility investigation solution through industry-leading utility locating, mapping, and survey services.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Utility Locator to join our highly skilled Victorian team of CERTLOC-certified professionals.
This role is based in our Malvern office, where you will work within a collaborative and highly experienced Subsurface Utility Investigation (SUI) team that specialises in locating underground infrastructure and translating utility information into engineering-grade survey data.

Key Responsibilities

• Competently locate and investigate underground utilities and associated infrastructure using:
• • Electromagnetic locating equipment
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology
• Read and interpret Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) plans, as-built drawings, and construction/design documentation.
• Complete investigation reports and associated project documentation.
• Provide technical advice regarding underground utility services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients and provide appropriate service recommendations.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, planners, and other specialist consultants to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Support and mentor trainee staff.

What We’re Looking For​

• Construction Industry White Card.
• CERTLOC accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience using electromagnetic locating equipment.
• Experience operating Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems.
• Sound understanding of AS 5488 Classification of Subsurface Utility Information.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to interpret complex underground service plans and construction drawings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Positive and professional attitude towards workplace safety and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rail Industry Worker accreditation.
• Confined Space accreditation.
• Previous experience in utility mapping and GPS data capture.



What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Modern hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to industry-leading technology and equipment, including advanced 3D Array Ground Penetrating Radar systems.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
• Employee benefits including:
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional annual leave purchase options
• A supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Strong focus on work-life balance and family-friendly flexibility.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced Subsurface Utility Investigation professionals.

If you are an experienced Utility Locator looking to advance your career with a respected and growing employee-owned consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an industry leader as we grow our SUI operations with this new team in Victoria to support our established operations. To Apply please submit your resume & covering letter referencing ULM-0926

Beveridge Williams is an Equal Opportunity and Gender Equality Employer.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.