Utility Detection Technician

Utility Detection Technician - Help protect critical infrastructure and keep essential services running safely.

We're looking for a Utility Detection Technician to join our team in Wymondham, Norfolk, playing a key role in supporting the safe delivery of highway maintenance and construction projects. If you enjoy working outdoors, using specialist technology and making a real impact on operational safety, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with Kier.

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk - Site based 5 days per week
Hours: Permanent Full Time, 45 hours per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role

What will you be responsible for?

As a Utility Detection Technician, you'll be instrumental in helping project teams identify and manage underground and overhead services before works begin. Using advanced detection and surveying technology, you'll minimise risk, prevent utility strikes and support the safe delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking utility detection surveys to locate and map underground and overhead services across operational sites
• Operating specialist equipment, including Ground Penetration Radar (GPR), CAT and Genny, to accurately identify buried assets
• Recording, marking and reporting utility locations, ensuring accurate information is shared with delivery teams
• Reviewing utility drawings and translating technical data into clear, practical guidance for site operations
• Providing specialist support for Safe Systems of Work, planned maintenance activities and emergency response operations

What are we looking for?

This Utility Detection Technician role is well suited to someone who:

• Has experience in utility detection, utility mapping, surveying or related civil engineering activities
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate survey data
• Enjoys working outdoors in a hands-on environment across a variety of sites and projects
• Can communicate technical information clearly and build effective working relationships with operational teams
• Works well independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You canhere.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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