Utility Locator

Utility Locator — SUI Division | Gregory Hills NSW

RCS is a surveying and civil infrastructure consultancy working with contractors on major road, rail, and civil projects across NSW, ACT, and QLD.

We're growing our Subsurface Utility Investigation division and looking for experienced Utility locators to join the team, based out of either our Gregory Hills (NSW) & Brisbane (QLD) offices.

The Role

• Perform SUI works using EM locating, GPR, and sonde tracing on active infrastructure sites
• Produce SUI reports and deliverables integrated with our existing 12d Synergy workflows
• Work across road, rail, water, and civil infrastructure projects for major contractor clients
• Collaborate with RCS's survey teams and in-house drafting on integrated survey + SUI packages
• Work alongside NDD/CCTV subcontractors on site
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met on all SUI deliverables

Essential

• Proven experience in utility locating and utility surveys
• CertLoc certification or equivalent demonstrated competency
• EM locating, GPR, and sonde tracing experience
• Working knowledge of AS 5488:2022 and AS 1345 colour coding standards
• DBYD compliance knowledge
• White Card, current driver's licence, National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable

• Concrete scanning experience
• Exposure to 3D array GPR systems and post-processing software
• Confined Space or Traffic Control accreditation
• Surveying qualifications or experience
• Experience managing NDD/CCTV subcontractors

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary + super + vehicle allowance
• Paid overtime
• Join a growing division backed by an established, well-resourced business — real project pipeline from day one, not a slow ramp-up
• Career progression as the SUI division scales across NSW and QLD
• Supportive team culture, employee rewards, competitions and incentives