Underground Utility Surveyor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Avove scores B on the Alion truth index.
Working here isn't just a job...
You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About the role...
Based a commutable distance to one of our offices (Derby, Telford or Cardiff), this is an office and site-based role supporting the business in avoiding underground services. The role will involve regular travel, including overnight stays, and comes with either a company car or car allowance. You will play a key role in improving service avoidance practices across the business by providing coaching, advice and technical expertise to operational teams.
What will your day look like...
Delivering site-based CAT (Cable Avoidance Tool) & Genny coaching for supervisors, site teams and operatives.
Completing new starter competence assessments and annual competence reviews for site teams.
Carrying out post-incident assessments before teams restart work activities.
Supporting investigations into near misses and identifying trends relating to underground services.
Observing, challenging and improving excavation practices on site.
Acting as a subject matter expert on service avoidance for projects and bids.
Assisting with the identification of utility assets where records or services are unclear.
Supporting Site Management teams with downloading and reviewing CAT data.
About you...
EUSR CAT 1: Locate Utility Services qualification
EUSR CAT 2: Implement Safe Excavating Practices qualification (desirable)
Previous excavation or civils experience
Experience using Radiodetection CAT and Genny equipment
Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to coach and influence operational teams.
Good IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Experience using CAT Manager and the Radiodetection online portal would be advantageous.
What's in it for you...
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
Avove Discount Scheme
Family friendly policies
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders
Volunteering days and charity matched giving
About us...
We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to the water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group and Scottish Power Energy Networks.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.
What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.