Utility Surveyor

Job Title: Utility Surveyor
Location: Greater London & Surrounding Areas
Industry: Major UK Infrastructure Projects
Salary: £30,000 – £42,000 basic (DOE) + Company Van, Overtime & Perks
Realistic Total Earnings: £55,000 – £70,000+ per annum

Company Overview
Leggwork is partnering with a leading specialist in land and utility surveying, recognised for its involvement in some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. With continued demand across major civil engineering, highways and water frameworks, the business is expanding its Utility Survey team to support long-term delivery across the South East.

This is an opportunity to work on nationally important infrastructure schemes, gaining exposure to complex projects while developing your technical capability within a well-established surveying team.

The Role
As a Utility Surveyor, you will support the delivery of utility and PAS128 surveys across major project environments. The role is hands-on and site-focused, offering consistent workload and progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting Utility and PAS128 surveys in line with client specifications and company procedures
• Operating specialist equipment including Cat & Genny and GPR
• Ensuring survey deliverables meet required technical standards and deadlines
• Accurately reporting survey findings, including identifying clashes, risks or anomalies
• Working independently on site while collaborating with project teams and senior surveyors
• Maintaining strong health and safety standards across live infrastructure sites

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering utility surveys within PAS128 environments
• Confident using EM locators, Cat & Genny and exposure to GPR
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines independently
• Good understanding of H&S procedures within civil engineering environments
• Full UK driving licence (company van provided)

Desirable:

• QCF / ProQual or equivalent surveying qualification
• Background in civil engineering, highways, construction or water & utilities

Earning Potential – How This Role Pays Beyond the Basic
While the basic salary sits between £30,000 – £42,000, this role offers strong additional earning potential beyond salary alone.
Surveyors benefit from:

• Per-job payment structure, allowing multiple jobs completed in a day to be paid multiple times
• Overtime rates for CAD work, rather than being absorbed into salary
• Regular overtime availability across both site and office-based work
• Structured development that leads to higher-value work and progression into senior roles

With consistent workload and reasonable overtime uptake, total annual earnings of £55,000 – £80,000+ are realistic, making this a strong option for surveyors looking to increase earnings while developing their skillset.

Benefits

• £30,000 – £42,000 basic salary
• Company van, fuel card and specialist survey equipment
• Overtime and productivity-based earning structure
• Subsidised QCF Level 3, 5 and 6 qualifications
• Support towards Chartered status
• Premium gym access, health benefits and ongoing training
• Clear progression within a growing surveying business

For more information or to apply, please contact Luke Norton:
E: Luke.Norton@leggwork.com
T: 07534 138797