Service Locator

Service Locator (Plymouth) – Fulltime

An opportunity to work on our KierBAM JV project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works within Devonport Royal Dockyard over the coming years.

PAYE basis

Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays)

Must Have:
• CSCS Card.
• Experience working as a Service Locator/Utility Surveyor within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic Location and Ground Penetrating Radar essential.
• Strong working knowledge of GPR, CAT and Genny utility detection equipment.
• Understanding of industry standards including PAS 128 and TSA.
• Knowledge of HSG47 and GS6.
• Experience carrying out underground service detection and utility surveys.
• Ability to mark and identify underground services accurately.
• Experience working with permit-to-dig and permit-to-break-ground systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with site teams, engineers and clients.
• Flexible and proactive approach towards work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within live construction environments.
• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in Utility Mapping preferred.
• 2-3 years utility surveying experience preferred.
• Nuclear experience advantageous.
• Must be eligible for BPSS Security Clearance.
• Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

This role is site based - Monday to Friday
42.5 hours per week 08:00am - 17:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out physical checks and surveys of underground services within designated work areas
Use geophysical techniques to locate underground services accurately
Mark and identify underground services using appropriate colour standards and depth indicators
Authorise Permit to Break Surface documentation
Ensure compliance with permit-to-dig and break ground procedures
Review method statements tailored to specific tasks and work areas
Provide work teams with clear information regarding underground services within excavation boundaries
Carry out gang briefings and implement 8-point checklist procedures
Maintain service markings throughout excavation and permit duration
Enforce exclusion zones around affected services where required
Investigate and report discrepancies or uncharted services to the BOSC
Ensure service drawings and CAD records are updated correctly
Ensure no excavation works take place without valid permits and approvals
Support the safe delivery of infrastructure and defence projects within live MOD environments

Some Benefits:

Pension
Training and upskilling provided
Safe working environment
Life Insurance
Secure regular income

Lodge/Digs can be available.

So, if you want to work for a main contractor that cares about their tradesperson, then this is your opportunity to apply and join the project now!

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed