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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Technical Reports - Utility Reports - **Company:** Technics Group - **Location:** Guildford, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £45,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Digital Data, Election Markup Language, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.technicsgroup.com/recruitment/application-form-2?hsLang=en ## About the Role Previous experience within a utility search or utility reporting environment would be strongly preferred, particularly an understanding of how utility asset data is sourced, requested, managed, checked and interpreted. This role would suit someone with experience in utility reports, utility searches, desktop utility assessments, statutory undertaker plans, utility asset records, geospatial data, technical reporting or a closely related technical administration environment., * Experience in utility reports, utility searches, technical reporting, geospatial data, or a closely related technical/data-driven environment. * The ability to take responsibility for a department, service or workflow while remaining hands-on with day-to-day delivery. * A strong track record of managing high-volume, detail-oriented work across multiple projects. * Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. * Confidence using online portals, supplier systems, databases, spreadsheets and digital platforms. * A practical, hands-on approach to leadership, with the ability to manage workflow, quality, service delivery and report production. * A proactive approach to identifying issues, improving processes and supporting sustainable growth. * Strong written communication skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise workload and keep projects moving. Desirable skills and experience The following would be highly advantageous: * Previous experience within a utility search or utility reporting environment. * An understanding of how utility asset data is sourced, requested, managed, checked and interpreted. * Experience working with statutory undertakers, utility suppliers, asset records or utility plans. * Experience producing, checking or coordinating desktop utility reports. * Experience managing or improving a technical administration, reporting or data-driven service. * Experience using mapping, GIS, CAD, geospatial systems or other data management tools., This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who can demonstrate the desire and ability to be part of our proactive and progressive team and who share in Technics ethos for providing a transparent service to our clients. Technics is a values-led company. We understand the responsibility of developing our people and celebrating their success as they grow with us. Candidates require 4+ years of industry experience with QCF level 3 as a minimum. Proficient in PAS 128 methodology and processing. Experience to include ground penetrating radar, EML, drainage surveys, topographical survey techniques, GPS location and positioning. The role will require travel, night shifts and working away from home. A full clean driving licence is essential., This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who can demonstrate the desire and ability to be part of our proactive and progressive team and who share in Technics ethos for providing a transparent service to our clients. Technics is a values-led company. We understand the responsibility of developing our people and celebrating their success as they grow with us. Candidates require 3+ years industry experience with QCF level 3 as a minimum. Proficient in PAS 128 methodology and processing. Experience to include ground penetrating radar, EML, drainage surveys, topographical survey techniques, GPS location and positioning. The role will require travel, night shifts and working away from home. A full clean driving licence is essential., Education - GCSE or equivalent (required), You will have the desire to work in a technical and part-outdoor based profession and be enthusiastic, and reliable and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates will gain experience in Ground Penetrating Radar (high and low frequency), electromagnetics, drainage surveys, topographical survey techniques and equipment, GPS location and positioning. No previous experience is required and we're happy to arrange paid work experience before your commitment to the role. Due to the location of the office and hours of the job, a full clean driving licence and own transport is essential. The role will require travel and occasional work away from home. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who want a career and who can demonstrate the desire and ability to be part of our proactive and progressive team and who share our ethos for providing a quality service. ## Description We have an opportunity for a full-time Head of Technical Reports - Utility Reports to join our team at our Guildford office. Due to sustained growth within our Utility Report Department, Technics is introducing a new senior role to provide additional leadership, structure and support as the service continues to develop. This is a hands-on departmental leadership role. You will take full responsibility for the Utility Report Department, ensuring the service operates efficiently, accurately and consistently, while contributing directly to report production and leading the continued development and improvement of the service to ensure sustainable growth. The role is heavily delivery-focused. You will need to be highly organised, detail-focused and confident working within a technical, administrative and data-driven environment. You will need to be comfortable managing a high volume of detailed work while also taking ownership of departmental performance, workflow and service improvement. This is not a purely strategic or managerial position. You will need to be comfortable remaining actively involved in the production of utility reports and the detailed administrative processes associated with utility reporting, while also leading the department, improving processes and helping the service develop. The role involves the collection, organisation and review of digital plans and utility asset information from utility suppliers, together with the population and maintenance of databases, portals and internal knowledge centres. As part of the role, you will manage online digital data portals, communicate with suppliers by email and web forms, maintain accurate records, and help ensure the uninterrupted flow of a wide variety of projects., Your responsibilities will include: * Taking full responsibility for the Utility Report Department, including output, quality, workflow and service delivery. * Contributing directly to the production of utility reports and the day-to-day technical administration of the department. * Managing the collection, organisation and review of digital plans, utility asset information and supplier records. * Using online supplier portals, web forms, email requests, databases and digital platforms to obtain, record and manage utility information. * Maintaining accurate databases, trackers, records and internal knowledge centres. * Managing workflow across multiple projects to ensure deadlines, quality standards and client expectations are met. * Supporting the existing team with workload management, process consistency and day-to-day delivery. * Checking information for accuracy, completeness and consistency. * Liaising with utility suppliers and internal teams to ensure information is received and processed efficiently. * Identifying and implementing improvements to systems, processes, workflow and service delivery. * Leading the continued development and improvement of the service to ensure sustainable growth., * PDI with the Survey Manager for progression reviews * Pension Contributions * Prepaid Expenses Card * Company Van, Fuel Card & mobile phone * Company Laptop with flexibility for remote working when required Permanent, Full-time role - Monday to Friday to overnight and weekend works when required. Education - GCSE or equivalent (required) Licence/Certification - Driving Licence (required)