Senior Service Locator

at  Vision Survey

Location: Heathrow
Job ID: REQ7
Come join the team as a Senior Service Locator in our growing business, along with exciting opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects.
You will play a crucial role in conducting surveys, collecting data, and producing maps using various tools and software. The role will require travel to London and surrounding areas.
At the core of our company lies ambition and innovation, and we are dedicated to investing in our personnel, technology, and processes. Whether it is above or below ground, we can conduct surveys and provide support to clients, designers, and contractors throughout the entire lifecycle of projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• We are seeking a candidate who can handle multiple tasks, show flexibility, and become a key contributor to our team.
• Applicants should possess a minimum of 2-3 years of utility surveying experience.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar is essential.
• A solid understanding of industry practices and standards related to utility detection, including PAS 128 and TSA, is important.
• Candidates should have a proficient working knowledge of surveying equipment, such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools.
• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team and interact with clients on-site is required.
• A valid and clean full manual driving license is necessary.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• A CSCS Card is required (this must be obtained before commencing work).
• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping is preferred.

The scope of this role is to carry out the physical check and survey of all of the underground services within the area that is being investigated, the service locator will have the following responsibilities.

The Senior Service Locator will use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, once they have been found, the services will be marked/spray painted onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type of service and the depth of the service.

• Authorise the permit.
• Ensure compliance with and enforcement of the project permit for the Break Ground procedure.
• Review method statements tailored to specific tasks.
• Take photographs of the work area prior to commencement, if stipulated by the project procedure.
• Mark all services within the work boundaries to protect colour standards.
• Provide teams with an overview of the services within their designated work boundaries and discuss methods for working around those affected services.
• Implement an 8-point checklist during work gang briefings.
• Enforce any designated exclusion zones surrounding affected services.
• Obtain the required signatures for permit approval from the works team and the Project Engineer.
• Notify the Service Coordinator of any discrepancies in the records.
• Investigate uncharted services as directed by the Service Coordinator.
• Inform the Service Coordinator of any services that have been removed from the work area, ensuring the service drawings are updated accordingly.
• Attach the most current SMD CAD drawing to the permit-to-dig.
• Ensure that no work gang operates under an expired permit for breaking ground or in an area lacking a permit.
• Maintain service markings for the duration of the permit.