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Posted 02 July, 2026

Service Locator

Kier Group
Devonport, ENGLAND, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Service Locator!

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? We’re looking for a Service Locator to join our dynamic KierBAM team at the Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard. This is your chance to play a vital role in a groundbreaking redevelopment project for the Royal Navy!

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know during our conversation!)

Important Information

  • We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
  • Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required, which may take up to 8 weeks.
  • Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Service Locator, you will be an essential part of the KierBAM team, ensuring 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.
  • You possess a solid understanding of industry standards, including PAS 128 and TSA, along with knowledge of HSG-47 and GS-6.
  • You’re proficient in using surveying equipment such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools.
  • You have excellent communication skills and can collaborate effectively with teams and clients on-site.
  • You 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 tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

  • Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique experiences of our employees and are committed to continually improving our initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria 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.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at KierBAM!

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