Surveyor / Auditor

Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group); East Devon; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent utility company in the UK is seeking a Surveyor/Auditor to conduct site audits on completed works. The successful candidate will focus on compliance with policies, safety, and accuracy in reporting. A competitive salary of £46,164 per annum along with additional benefits, including private health insurance and pensions, is offered. The role requires a strong safety focus and experience in electrical distribution networks. Join a diverse and equal-opportunity team.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Personal Pension Plan with employer contribution

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical distribution network processes.
• Hold a valid driving license.
• Be willing to train on new skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits on completed works.
• Communicate effectively with the project team.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.

Skills

Knowledge of network configurations

Safety focus

Commercial awareness

Experience with low voltage construction methods

Ability to conduct site-based audits

Education

UK Power Networks competency certificate

Tools

Network Records systems

Surveying equipment

Job description

The Surveyor/Auditor will report to the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager and will work within Network Operations based from our Downham Market office. You will be a permanent employee of the UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £46,164 per annum - dependant on experience and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 30th November 2025

We Also Provide The Following Additional Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Private Health Insurance / SimplyHealth
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership

Job Purpose

Your role will involve the undertaking of site-based audits on completed works by UK Power Networks staff and Contractors. Ensuring that UK Power Networks policy, processes and build specifications are followed. The audit includes verifying data accuracy including the completed as laid/as built drawing, asset registration forms and associated site construction information.

Another main area of focus will be the surveying of ESQCR defects, these are known defects that pose some element of public safety risk and must be assessed and reported upon. The survey will involve driving to and looking at notifications, making notes and taking pictures. Taking measurements and issuing of letters or the posting or raising of signs and warning labels.

General Responsibilities

• Communicate with Project Managers and Field Managers to ensure good working relationships.
• Communicate with other delivery functions.
• Customer care.
• Safety focus.
• Usage of electronic systems to print plans, create maps and work packs.
• Produce concise recommendations off the back of your audits.
• Produce audit reports and conduct general admin responsibilities of the role.

Experience

• Have some knowledge of UK Power Networks overhead and underground network configurations.
• To be experienced with low voltage, 11KV and 33KV overhead & underground construction methods and maintenance.
• UK Power Networks competency certificate preferable.
• Familiar with IT devices and systems, specifically Network Records and ART processes.
• Complete self-risk assessments
• Work on own and as part of a team.
• To be prepared to train and learn new skills to perform the full range of responsibilities.
• Work within their own team and developing wider working contacts.
• A Current valid driving licence

We are looking for practical experience of the electrical distribution network and associated business processes. However, more importantly we are looking for safety focus, and commercial awareness.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.