Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Hermitage)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility services is seeking a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor in Birmingham. The role involves ensuring safety clearances from electrical networks and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have arboriculture experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ arboriculture experience.
• Hold UA1, UA2.1, and UA5 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Understand industry legislation and safety guidelines.
• Liaise with stakeholders for work consent.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Safety Guidelines

Risk Assessment

Coaching

Education

UA1 Certification

UA2.1 Certification

UA5 Certification

Job description

Job Title: Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Hermitage), Birmingham (Aston)

Client: Network Plus

Location: Birmingham (Aston), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

As a Utility Surveyor, using your technical expertise, you will deliver a first-class service to our customers with safety being paramount. Your role will be to identify, evaluate, and quantify work required to maintain contract specification safety clearances from overhead electrical networks.

This role sits within our arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division, where we have an excellent reputation for the safe and efficient delivery of arboriculture and vegetation management services. Operating across the Midlands and the South East, from our Ledbury and Hermitage offices, we work across numerous strategic, long-term contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines related to arboricultural work.
• Recognize the importance of site-specific risk assessments and robust emergency procedures.
• Collate work packs in line with contract specifications to enable operational arborists to carry out their work.
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain consent for works.
• Identify and understand safety zones and their inherent dangers.
• Ensure safety for yourself and others on site.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Work with the wider delivery team to track and complete work according to client requirements.
• Maintain a professional manner, working autonomously to deliver excellent service.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ arboriculture experience.
• Hold UA1, UA2.1, and UA5 certifications.
• Additional competencies are advantageous.

Salary and Benefits:

Offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus promotes diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus:

Network Plus is an award-winning provider of utility and infrastructure services for major UK providers in gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive.