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Posted 02 June, 2026

Service Locator

Kier Group
Plymouth, devon, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Service Locator!

Are you ready to make a significant impact? We're on the lookout for a Service Locator to join our dynamic KierBAM team at the Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know during our conversation).

Please Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Security Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. This process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria include holding a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and having resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

About KierBAM

KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently engaged in an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We’re seeking an experienced Service Locator to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safe identification and management of underground services across the site.

Your Responsibilities

As a Service Locator, you will be an integral part of the KierBAM team, focusing on the safe identification and management of underground services. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Utilizing geophysical techniques to locate underground services and accurately marking them on-site, defining type and depth.
  • Authorizing and maintaining Permit to Break Surface documentation, ensuring full compliance with project procedures.
  • Providing teams with comprehensive overviews of services within their work boundaries and advising on safe working methods.
  • Conducting site briefings using an 8-point checklist and enforcing exclusion zones around affected services.
  • Liaising with the BOSC regarding any discrepancies in records and ensuring service drawings are kept up to date.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

  • Have strong experience with electromagnetic location equipment and ground penetrating radar.
  • Possess a solid understanding of industry standards, including PAS 128 and TSA, along with knowledge of HSG-47 and GS-6.
  • Are proficient in using surveying equipment such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills and can collaborate effectively with teams and clients on-site.
  • Hold a CSCS Card (or can obtain one before starting) and ideally have QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of the Kier family!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC), which will be conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis, and we do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history.

Ready to Join Us?

We can’t wait to see your application! Come be a part of something great at KierBAM.

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