Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

Network Plus; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility services seeks a Utility Surveyor to ensure safety and compliance in arboricultural work. You will conduct risk assessments, liaise with stakeholders, and mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific risk assessments and establish emergency procedures.
• Liaise with landowners and stakeholders for work permissions.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Arboriculture

Risk Assessment

Safety Compliance

Education

UA1 Certification

UA2.1 Certification

UA5 Certification

Job description

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 safety clearances from overhead electrical networks.

This role is within our arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division, known for safe and efficient service delivery. Operating across the Midlands and South East from our Ledbury and Hermitage offices, we work on strategic, long-term contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines related to arboricultural work.
• Conduct site-specific risk assessments and establish robust emergency procedures.
• Compile work packs aligned with contract specifications for operational arborists.
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain work permissions.
• Identify and understand safety zones and their inherent dangers.
• Ensure safety for yourself and others on site.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with the wider delivery team to track and complete work according to client requirements.
• Work autonomously with a focus on delivering first-class service professionally.

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 comprehensive benefits package.

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, 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 provider of utility and infrastructure services across the UK, serving major gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater providers.

We value diverse experience and perspectives within our workforce, clients, and supply chain. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive, regardless of background or circumstances.