Service Locator
CV-LibraryPlymouthcontractPosted: 19 June 2026
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Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Rate: £300 – £420 per day (DOE)
Contract: Freelance
Working Pattern: Site-based, Monday to Friday
Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Service Locator to join a major infrastructure redevelopment project based within a live MOD environment in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex, secure site, supporting safe excavation and utility mapping operations.
About the Role
As a Service Locator, you will be responsible for the detection, verification, and protection of underground services across designated work areas. Using specialist geophysical equipment, you will identify and mark services, ensuring all excavation activities are carried out safely and in compliance with permit procedures.
You will play a key role in maintaining site safety standards, supporting work teams, and ensuring accurate service records are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Locate and survey underground services using GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Mark out services clearly, including type and depth using correct colour standards
Authorise and manage Permit to Break Ground processes
Ensure full compliance with excavation and permit procedures
Brief site teams on service locations and safe systems of work
Maintain and update service records and drawings
Enforce exclusion zones around live services
Identify and report discrepancies or uncharted services
Carry out incremental scans and maintain markers throughout excavation works
Obtain required approvals and signatures for permit documentation
Requirements
CSCS Card
Proven experience in utility detection / service locating (minimum 2–3 years)
Strong working knowledge of GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Understanding of PAS 128 and TSA standards
Knowledge of HSG47 and GS6
Ability to interpret drawings and communicate findings clearly on site
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Desirable
Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments
QCF Level 3 or 5 in Utility Mapping
Security & Eligibility
Due to the nature of the project:
BPSS security clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks)
Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
Eligibility to work on secure sites is essential
If you want, I can condense this into a shorter LinkedIn advert or CV Library version.
add into eligibility that the candidate must also be a British national or NATO passport holder. and hold no other nationalities outside of NATO or MISWG
Copilot said:
Copilot
Here is the updated version with your eligibility requirement added and fully aligned with your usual advert style:
Service Locator
Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Rate: £300 – £420 per day (DOE)
Contract: Freelance
Working Pattern: Site-based, Monday to Friday
Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Service Locator to join a major infrastructure redevelopment project based within a live MOD environment in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex, secure site, supporting safe excavation and utility mapping operations.
About the Role
As a Service Locator, you will be responsible for the detection, verification, and protection of underground services across designated work areas. Using specialist geophysical equipment, you will identify and mark services, ensuring all excavation activities are carried out safely and in compliance with permit procedures.
You will play a key role in maintaining site safety standards, supporting work teams, and ensuring accurate service records are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Locate and survey underground services using GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Mark out services clearly, including type and depth using correct colour standards
Authorise and manage Permit to Break Ground processes
Ensure full compliance with excavation and permit procedures
Brief site teams on service locations and safe systems of work
Maintain and update service records and drawings
Enforce exclusion zones around live services
Identify and report discrepancies or uncharted services
Carry out incremental scans and maintain markers throughout excavation works
Obtain required approvals and signatures for permit documentation
Requirements
CSCS Card
Proven experience in utility detection / service locating (minimum 2–3 years)
Strong working knowledge of GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Understanding of PAS 128 and TSA standards
Knowledge of HSG47 and GS6
Ability to interpret drawings and communicate findings clearly on site
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Desirable
Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments
QCF Level 3 or 5 in Utility Mapping
Security & Eligibility
Due to the nature of the project:
BPSS security clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks)
Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
Must be a British National or hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
Must not hold dual nationality outside of NATO or MISWG member countries
Eligibility to work on secure sites is essential
Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Rate: £300 – £420 per day (DOE)
Contract: Freelance
Working Pattern: Site-based, Monday to Friday
Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Service Locator to join a major infrastructure redevelopment project based within a live MOD environment in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex, secure site, supporting safe excavation and utility mapping operations.
About the Role
As a Service Locator, you will be responsible for the detection, verification, and protection of underground services across designated work areas. Using specialist geophysical equipment, you will identify and mark services, ensuring all excavation activities are carried out safely and in compliance with permit procedures.
You will play a key role in maintaining site safety standards, supporting work teams, and ensuring accurate service records are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Locate and survey underground services using GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Mark out services clearly, including type and depth using correct colour standards
Authorise and manage Permit to Break Ground processes
Ensure full compliance with excavation and permit procedures
Brief site teams on service locations and safe systems of work
Maintain and update service records and drawings
Enforce exclusion zones around live services
Identify and report discrepancies or uncharted services
Carry out incremental scans and maintain markers throughout excavation works
Obtain required approvals and signatures for permit documentation
Requirements
CSCS Card
Proven experience in utility detection / service locating (minimum 2–3 years)
Strong working knowledge of GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Understanding of PAS 128 and TSA standards
Knowledge of HSG47 and GS6
Ability to interpret drawings and communicate findings clearly on site
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Desirable
Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments
QCF Level 3 or 5 in Utility Mapping
Security & Eligibility
Due to the nature of the project:
BPSS security clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks)
Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
Eligibility to work on secure sites is essential
If you want, I can condense this into a shorter LinkedIn advert or CV Library version.
add into eligibility that the candidate must also be a British national or NATO passport holder. and hold no other nationalities outside of NATO or MISWG
Copilot said:
Copilot
Here is the updated version with your eligibility requirement added and fully aligned with your usual advert style:
Service Locator
Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Rate: £300 – £420 per day (DOE)
Contract: Freelance
Working Pattern: Site-based, Monday to Friday
Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Service Locator to join a major infrastructure redevelopment project based within a live MOD environment in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex, secure site, supporting safe excavation and utility mapping operations.
About the Role
As a Service Locator, you will be responsible for the detection, verification, and protection of underground services across designated work areas. Using specialist geophysical equipment, you will identify and mark services, ensuring all excavation activities are carried out safely and in compliance with permit procedures.
You will play a key role in maintaining site safety standards, supporting work teams, and ensuring accurate service records are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Locate and survey underground services using GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Mark out services clearly, including type and depth using correct colour standards
Authorise and manage Permit to Break Ground processes
Ensure full compliance with excavation and permit procedures
Brief site teams on service locations and safe systems of work
Maintain and update service records and drawings
Enforce exclusion zones around live services
Identify and report discrepancies or uncharted services
Carry out incremental scans and maintain markers throughout excavation works
Obtain required approvals and signatures for permit documentation
Requirements
CSCS Card
Proven experience in utility detection / service locating (minimum 2–3 years)
Strong working knowledge of GPR, CAT & Genny equipment
Understanding of PAS 128 and TSA standards
Knowledge of HSG47 and GS6
Ability to interpret drawings and communicate findings clearly on site
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Desirable
Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments
QCF Level 3 or 5 in Utility Mapping
Security & Eligibility
Due to the nature of the project:
BPSS security clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks)
Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
Must be a British National or hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
Must not hold dual nationality outside of NATO or MISWG member countries
Eligibility to work on secure sites is essential