Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

Network Plus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Utility Surveyor to join their arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division. In this role, you will utilize your technical expertise to ensure safety and compliance while delivering exceptional service to clients. Your responsibilities will include conducting site-specific risk assessments, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain safety clearances. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company that values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment, making a significant impact across the Midlands and South East.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in arboriculture.
• Certifications UA1, UA2.1, and UA5 are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with industry legislation and safety guidelines.
• Liaise with landowners for work consent and safety assessments.
• Coach junior team members and maintain service quality.

Skills

Arboriculture

Risk Assessment

Emergency Procedures

Mentoring

Education

UA1 Certification

UA2.1 Certification

UA5 Certification

Job description

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 infrastructure 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

1. Understand relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with arboricultural work.
2. Recognize the importance of site-specific risk assessments and robust emergency procedures.
3. Collate work packs in line with contract specifications to enable operational arborists to perform their work.
4. Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain consent for works.
5. Identify and understand safety zones and their inherent dangers.
6. Ensure safety for yourself and others on site.
7. Coach and mentor junior team members.
8. Work with the wider delivery team to track and complete work according to client requirements.
9. Work autonomously, maintaining a professional manner and focus on delivering first-class service.

Experience and Qualifications

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

Salary and Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

We are Armed Forces-friendly and 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 business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services across the UK, including gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater sectors. We promote an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and included, regardless of background or circumstances.