Compliance Auditors (Surveyor)

Avove Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Vegetation Compliance Auditor to ensure compliance of vegetation clearance on overhead lines in the UK. Responsibilities include auditing works, recording findings, and liaising with teams. Candidates should have experience in utility arboriculture, understand safety standards, and hold a full UK driving license. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, a pension scheme, and health support.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Operational vehicle provided

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteering days and charity-matched giving

Qualifications

• Experience in utility arboriculture or vegetation management around overhead lines.
• Strong understanding of vegetation clearance standards and safety requirements.
• Confident in reporting, digital data capture, and photographic evidence gathering.
• Able to communicate findings clearly to contractors and internal teams.
• Full UK Driving License is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Auditing post-cut vegetation works across the SPEN overhead network.
• Checking that clearances meet SPEN standards and safety requirements.
• Recording findings with accurate reports, mapping, and photographic evidence.
• Identifying incomplete or non-compliant works and raising corrective actions.
• Liaising with cutting teams and supervisors to ensure issues are resolved.
• Supporting continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues or trends.

Skills

Experience in utility arboriculture

Understanding of vegetation clearance standards

Digital data capture skills

Clear communication skills

Full UK Driving License

Job description

We are looking for Vegetation Compliance Auditors to carry out post-cut inspections on SP Energy Networks' overhead lines. You'll audit completed vegetation clearance works to ensure compliance with SPEN specifications, safety standards, and industry regulations.

What will your day look like…

• Auditing post-cut vegetation works across the SPEN overhead network from our in house vegetation management APP.
• Checking that clearances meet SPEN standards, safety requirements, and industry regulations.
• Recording findings with accurate reports, mapping, and photographic evidence.
• Identifying incomplete or non-compliant works and raising corrective actions.
• Liaising with cutting teams and supervisors to ensure issues are resolved.
• Supporting continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues or trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility arboriculture or vegetation management around overhead lines.
• Strong understanding of vegetation clearance standards and safety requirements.
• Confident in reporting, digital data capture, and photographic evidence gathering.
• Able to communicate findings clearly to contractors and internal teams.
• Full UK Driving License is required for this role.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high‑quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

We are an equal opportunities employer. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Operational vehicle provided
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity-matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.