RSK has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Utility Surveyor in our Hemel Hempstead office.
RSK SafeGround, part of the RSK Geosciences business, is looking for an experienced utility surveyor to join an already thriving team, to lead and deliver utility survey projects.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the project cycle, including preparing proposals, scheduling, and managing works and reviewing deliverables before issue. The position will also include requirement to provide support and training to junior members of the team.
Responsibilities and Desired Experience:
Responsible for the South-East RSK SafeGround utility detection teams, including the programming of works, managing project timelines, budgets and quality of deliverables. The successful candidate will report to and work closely with the SafeGround Team Leaders to ensure works are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. The candidate will liaise with other RSK Geoscience team leaders and staff for the South-East region in order to support their permit to break ground site investigation projects. Overseeing projects where there is a clear understanding of the work to PAS128:2022 standards, including the review of project deliverables, data quality reviews and site audits. Training and supervision of junior staff members on cover lifting and EML detection as part of the team’s training programme. So vital that the candidate is competent with: Cover lifting and utility identification. The use of EML (RD8000 series) for tracing electrical, metallic services and non-metallic pipes and ducts to PAS128 specifications. Topographical surveying and equipment, both GPS and Total Station work to measure and record utility detection markings for the purposes of drawing production. GPR data collection for both on-site analysis and recording for post-processing work as part of drawing deliverables. GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works to PAS128:2022 specifications. Has a good understanding and competency for producing AutoCAD drawing deliverables for PAS128 Type D and Type B utility surveys. Reviewing PAS128 deliverables and PAS128 reports to accompany Type B survey drawings. Manage ongoing projects and liaise with site investigation teams for project scheduling. Attending senior staff meetings and reporting to the team leader for operations on a weekly basis. Will be required to undertake site visits and effectively communicate with clients to prepare cost proposals. Familiarity with GSSI, IDS Stream C and/or Mala GPR equipment, RD8000 series EML and Leica total station and GPS survey equipment would be useful. The successful applicant will work within our experienced team under the guidance of the Team Leader. Person Specification
Experienced senior utility surveyor (8+ years’ experience) who has led PAS128 mapping project site work and has been responsible for review of the survey deliverables. Ideally with Level 4 Diploma Supervisor or Level 5 Diploma Senior Utilities Mapping Surveyor, or equivalent. Ideally is Chartered or is looking to gain Chartership with a professionally recognised body. Strong experience with post-processing and interpretation of GPR data. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including tablet work on site for digital data capture. Strong IT skills including Excel, CAD and some programming would be an advantage. Must hold a UK driving license. Salary – £40-£44k dependent on above experience. Location: Based in the Hemel Hempstead office, expected to be able to work nationwide but predominantly in South-East England. We operate a flexible approach to working with some home-working possible. All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area. Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter. RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain. RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsible for the South-East RSK SafeGround utility detection teams, including the programming of works, managing project timelines, budgets and quality of deliverables. The successful candidate will report to and work closely with the SafeGround Team Leaders to ensure works are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. The candidate will liaise with other RSK Geoscience team leaders and staff for the South-East region in order to support their permit to break ground site investigation projects. Overseeing projects where there is a clear understanding of the work to PAS128:2022 standards, including the review of project deliverables, data quality reviews and site audits. Training and supervision of junior staff members on cover lifting and EML detection as part of the team’s training programme. So vital that the candidate is competent with: Cover lifting and utility identification. The use of EML (RD8000 series) for tracing electrical, metallic services and non-metallic pipes and ducts to PAS128 specifications. Topographical surveying and equipment, both GPS and Total Station work to measure and record utility detection markings for the purposes of drawing production. GPR data collection for both on-site analysis and recording for post-processing work as part of drawing deliverables. GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works to PAS128:2022 specifications. Has a good understanding and competency for producing AutoCAD drawing deliverables for PAS128 Type D and Type B utility surveys. Reviewing PAS128 deliverables and PAS128 reports to accompany Type B survey drawings. Manage ongoing projects and liaise with site investigation teams for project scheduling. Attending senior staff meetings and reporting to the team leader for operations on a weekly basis. Will be required to undertake site visits and effectively communicate with clients to prepare cost proposals. Familiarity with GSSI, IDS Stream C and/or Mala GPR equipment, RD8000 series EML and Leica total station and GPS survey equipment would be useful. The successful applicant will work within our experienced team under the guidance of the Team Leader. Person Specification
Experienced senior utility surveyor (8+ years’ experience) who has led PAS128 mapping project site work and has been responsible for review of the survey deliverables. Ideally with Level 4 Diploma Supervisor or Level 5 Diploma Senior Utilities Mapping Surveyor, or equivalent. Ideally is Chartered or is looking to gain Chartership with a professionally recognised body. Strong experience with post-processing and interpretation of GPR data. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including tablet work on site for digital data capture. Strong IT skills including Excel, CAD and some programming would be an advantage. Must hold a UK driving license. Salary – £40-£44k dependent on above experience. Location: Based in the Hemel Hempstead office, expected to be able to work nationwide but predominantly in South-East England. We operate a flexible approach to working with some home-working possible. All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area. Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter. RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain. RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
