Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

Network Plus; Kirton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services company in the UK is seeking a Utility Surveyor to ensure safety clearances for arboricultural work. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and relevant certifications (UA1, UA2.1, UA5). The role requires coaching junior team members and liaising with stakeholders to gain work consent. The company values diversity and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify work required for safety clearances.
• Liaise with stakeholders for work consent.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Safety understanding

Risk assessment

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.
• Work with the wider delivery team to track and complete work according to client requirements.
• Work autonomously, delivering a first-class, professional 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.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and not discriminating based on race, religion, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

We are Armed Forces-friendly, welcoming 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 for major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive, recognizing the importance of every contribution.