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Survey Operative - Highways Surveying

Posting Date - 06 Jan, 2026

XAIS-PTS

Salary: from £28,600 per year

Location:  Lancashire

Job Description:

XAIS-PTS Ltd is looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our rapidly growing team, working on exciting projects across the UK. For more information about XAIS-PTS, please visit our website at www.xais-pts.co.uk.

Role Overview: As a Survey Operative, you will play a vital role in collecting condition data and conducting asset inventories for both local and national authorities across highways in the UK.

The main duties of the role are day-to-day testing and surveying operations on highways across the UK. This role will involve route planning once maps in the Survey packs are received which highlight specific roads to survey, it will be your task to collect the data in a safe manner ensuring good coverage for each survey pack. The role will require basic geographical knowledge, computer skills, good organisation and an ability to learn new skills quickly.

Working away from home on a regular basis will be an integral part of the position. Starting salary depends on the experience detailed below that the candidate holds, Night-time allowance, overtime and working away from home expenses also paid.

Key Skills:

Technical Proficiency:

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot survey equipment.
• Good skills in Excel and Word.

Data Management:

• Strong attention to detail for quality control and ensuring data consistency.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability:

• Ability to carry out minor repairs and resolve issues in the field independently.

Project & Workflow Management:

• Efficient in managing projects, including setup, verification and completion (importing files, data dispatch, and project closure).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions for navigation.

Communication & Reporting:

• Strong communication skills for daily reports and weekly documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and share insights or issues effectively.

Fieldwork & Remote Operations:

• Comfortable working in the field with minimal supervision, managing self-discipline and adhering to schedules.
  Ability to work away from home frequently and manage responsibilities independently.

Job Type/Schedule:

• Full time
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Workplace pension
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Life insurance
• Additional annual leave for continuous service
• On-site parking

Apply now to join XAIS-PTS Ltd and be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and employee development.

How to apply

If you are interested in a career with XAIS-PTS please send your CV to recruitment@xais-pts.co.uk or post to the following address:

H.R. Department
XAIS-PTS
Britannia House
1 Rough Hey Road
Grimsargh
Preston
PR2 5AR

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Brighton and Hove City Council have been working with XAIS-PTS since 2023. We started with commissioning a Annual Engineers Inspection (AEI). We are a small team and therefore using the treatment lengths provided within the AEI surveys has really helped us to streamline our processes and reduce the time between collecting condition data and generating our forward works programme. XAIS-PTS also provided detailed projection modelling for our roads and footways.

We are now taking this a stage further and have commissioned XAIS-PTS to support the detailed design of our forwards works programme. This is something that would not have been possible on our own due to the size of our team. XAIS-PTS are always on hand to offer advice and to be a sounding board and I honestly don’t know what we would do without them!

Stacey Hollingworth

Highway Strategic Asset Manager - Brighton & Hove City Council

“I am thrilled to share our positive experience working with XAIS-PTS. Liverpool City Council has embarked on an incredible four-year journey with XAIS-PTS to enhance our asset management data and strengthen our community engagement. Our collaboration began by closely examining the asset management process, which laid a solid foundation for our ambitious goals.

With the invaluable support of XAIS-PTS, we undertook comprehensive training for our entire team, spanning from technicians to senior leadership. This training has been instrumental in embedding the core principles and practices we aimed to achieve throughout this journey. The emphasis has always been on involving everyone, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to our asset management strategy. We look forward to continuing our partnership across surveys, software and consultancy with XAIS-PTS and further advancing our mission to serve our community more effectively."

Andy Bithell

Head of Highways Management - Liverpool City Council

XAIS-PTS are an all-round, highly professional company and have worked with National Highways for a number of years. Working openly and collaboratively on all National Highways projects they are continually striving to improve. Their ability to deliver consistently at such a high level should be recognised and I would have no reservations in recommending XAIS-PTS.

Graeme Watt

Head of Planning & Development (Yorkshire & North East) - National Highways

I have been really impressed by the expertise provided by XAIS-PTS in a variety of disciplines including programme development, scheme selection and prioritisation, SCRIM and AEI surveys, and asset management.

XAIS-PTS provide great advice, high quality outputs and respond quickly and concisely whenever required. They are an essential part of Highways Asset Management in Telford.

Gareth Pegg

Highways Programme Delivery Specialist - Telford & Wrekin Council

XAIS-PTS have provided the SCRIM, GripTester, Deflectograph and SCANNER on our contract for the past 10 years. During this time both the level of service and condition data we have received from XAIS-PTS has been of a high quality as well as being provided in a prompt and efficient manner. XAIS-PTS have always been willing and able to provide additional services when requested.

Steve Wibberley

Asset Manager (Network) - Amey

XAIS-PTS have been a trusted partner to Medway Council for many years, consistently delivering a professional service in our highway condition assessments. They have reliably met tight deadlines and continually sought ways to enhance the clarity and quality of their reporting by offering additional services to suit the needs of Medway. The team is always helpful, approachable, and committed to excellence. I would have no hesitation in recommending XAIS-PTS

Kerrie Richardson

Principal Engineer, Medway Council

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