Lead Overhead Powerline Surveyor

Circet; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet is hiring a Lead Overhead Energy Line Surveyor in Northern Ireland. You will lead overhead line inspections, assess poles, and perform condition-based surveys for electricity networks, using GIS tools and handheld devices.

You will work under the supervision of the Overhead Lines Project Supervisor, ensuring safety, data accuracy and timely reporting across field operations for Circet NI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Power Network environment.
• Proficient in GIS platforms and ArcGIS.
• Certification in Manual Handling & First Aid at Work.
• Ability to work outdoors in challenging field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Visually identify components of overhead distribution and transmission systems.
• Perform existing pole assessments (location, type, conditions).
• Conduct detailed overhead surveys – ground clearance and span distance measurement.
• Read and understand Power Network Drawings & symbology.
• Audit data in the Asset management database against current field conditions.
• Adhere to all safety rules and wear PPE.
• Use handheld iPad GPS and company GIS/Asset Management software.

Skills

Overhead Power Networks

ArcGIS/Korec

Power Network experience

GIS platforms

GIS on devices

First Aid at Work

Outdoor field work

Attention to detail

Power Networks background

Tools

ArcGIS

Korec

Job description

We are hiring!

On the back of an ever-increasing workload, Circet NIs Power division are looking for an experienced Lead Overhead Energy Line Surveyor to complement our existing team.

As a Lead Overhead Energy Line Surveyor you will work under the supervision of the Overhead Lines Project Supervisor, you will perform overhead line inspections as well as condition-based assessments of electricity networks wood poles.

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK.

We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients’ expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people.

With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future proof infrastructure and deliver high quality services for our customers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Required to visually identify all components of the overhead distribution and transmission systems as well as understanding of basic theory of system operation.
• Perform Existing pole assessments (location, type, conditions).
• Perform detailed overhead surveys – Such as Ground clearance & span distance measurement
• Able to read & understand Power Network Drawings & symbology
• Identifying any network or environmental hazards
• Identifying any potential specific Traffic Management requirements. Also determine at planning stage any specific wayleave requirements.
• Daily use of handheld Ipad GPS Device
• Employee will also be responsible to learn and use daily company & client GIS and Asset Management software.
• Employee will be responsible to audit existing data in the Asset management database for accuracy against current field conditions.
• Work within all applicable safety rules.
• Wear all required PPE provided
• Work both independently and in group settings.
• Must be competent with power and hand tools.
• Must be able to work independently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to obtain additional specialised training as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge; Experience and Skills:

• Overhead Electricity Power Networks
• Proficient use and knowledge of software apps on handheld devices such as ArcGIS or Korec
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working on a Power Network environment (desirable)
• Experience using GIS platforms.
• Ability to use a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop with a Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Up-to-date certification in Manual Handling & First Aid at Work.
• Work outdoors in challenging field environments. For example, in bad weather conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous Power Networks background

Essential Attitudes:

• Positive and flexible approach.
• Professional.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Open to innovation.
• Right first-time approach.
• Proactive with the ability to think ahead.
• Committed to Business Objectives.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong personality and professional attitude.

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, company pension, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities.

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Having a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from this position. Disclosure information will be used fairly, lawfully and proportionately when assessing suitability for the role.