Trainee Utility Surveyor

SURVEY SOLUTIONS

Trainee Utility Surveyor working on utilities, CCTV and drainage surveying projects, learning to conduct surveys using innovative technology and how to process data in the office.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and practical abilities in outdoor utility surveying, with a commitment to health and safety standards. Capable of processing data effectively and working collaboratively in a team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility SurveyingHealth And Safety ComplianceData ProcessingTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

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Soft Skills

Logical ThinkingPractical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Surveying Technology

Industry Keywords

CCTV SurveyingDrainage SurveyingOutdoor ActivitiesGCSEFull UK Driving Licence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on exciting and varied utilities, CCTV and drainage surveying projects
Learn to conduct surveys on site using innovative technology
Process data in the office

Requirements

What you’ll need

A keen interest in outdoor activities or previous experience working outside
A minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths & English to Grade C level/ Grade 4
Candidate must be over 18 years of age due to the regular overtime worked over 40 hours per week and employment law regulations
Passionate about pursuing a career in Utility Surveying
Good practical and problem-solving skills
Logical thinker with an ability to deal with figures
Ability to work successfully as part of a team
Able to demonstrate and understand the importance of health and safety at work
Willing to travel regularly with some overnight stays to complete projects
Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
Able to commute to our London office (based in Brentwood)
Right to work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days holiday, rising with length of service to 30 days + bank holidays
Life assurance
Company sick pay
Long service awards
Birthday gifts
Health & wellbeing schemes, including a company wellbeing helpline
Refer a friend scheme - receive a payment for referring a friend to work for us & if they are hired!
Flexible working hours
Employee Recognition Scheme
Training & Development:
Ongoing support to complete our in-house training
The opportunity to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) via our Approved Development Scheme
The opportunity to develop key skills and competencies to succeed in a career as a Utility Surveyor