Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

Network Plus; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services provider seeks a Utility Surveyor to ensure safety and quality in arboricultural operations. The role involves evaluating work requirements across various client sites, adhering to safety regulations, and guiding junior staff, all while maintaining the company's high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in arboriculture.
• Knowledge of relevant industry legislation.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate work required for safety clearances.
• Collate work packs for operational arborists.
• Liaise with landowners for work consent.

Skills

Site-specific risk assessment

Emergency procedures

Communication

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 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

• Understand relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with 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.
• Coordinate with the wider delivery team to ensure work is tracked and completed according to client requirements.
• Work autonomously, maintaining a professional manner and delivering a 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.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business providing essential utility and infrastructure services for major UK providers across gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater sectors.

We value diverse experience and perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive.