Market
Environmental
Lead Utility Surveyor - Birchwood
Jacobs
warrington, uk
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
As a Lead Utility Surveyor, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering the infrastructure that connects and sustains communities across the UK. Your leadership will drive the success of our Surveying and Reality Capture team, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of underground utility detection services on some of the nation’s most high-profile infrastructure projects.
You’ll take ownership of field operations—organising teams, planning methodologies, and delivering accurate, high-quality data that informs critical design and construction decisions. Working with advanced technologies like Leica Stream GPR units and electromagnetic locators, you’ll help shape smarter, safer environments—from highways and water networks to transformative urban developments.
At Jacobs, your work will go beyond technical excellence. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that’s improving lives—whether it’s enabling clean water access, supporting sustainable transport, or helping communities stay connected. This is your chance to make a lasting impact while growing your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Here's what you'll need
- Proven experience in Underground Utility Detection, with a strong track record of leading survey teams and delivering successful projects.
- Ability to work independently, making technical and supervisory decisions within defined project parameters.
- Proficiency in operating and interpreting digital outputs from GPR and electromagnetic utility mapping instruments (e.g., Leica Stream series).
- Skilled in data processing using GPR, surveying, and AutoCAD software; experience with Atlas Computers SCC is a plus.
- Solid background in surveying within the UK Highways and Water sectors.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
| Warrington | Cheshire | United Kingdom |
