Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor where your expertise will ensure safety and compliance in managing vegetation around electrical networks. This role involves conducting risk assessments, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment to develop your career while working on strategic long-term contracts across the Midlands and South East. If you are passionate about arboriculture and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific risk assessments and ensure safety.
• Liaise with landowners for work permits and consents.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Arboriculture

Risk Assessment

Safety Guidelines

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

UA1 Certification

UA2.1 Certification

UA5 Certification

Job description

Job Title: Utility Arboriculture Surveyor, Hermitage

Client:

Network Plus

Location:

Hermitage, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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, operating across the Midlands and the South East from our Ledbury and Hermitage offices, working on numerous strategic, long-term contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines for arboricultural work.
• Conduct site-specific risk assessments with robust emergency procedures.
• Compile work packs in line with contract specifications for operational arborists.
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain work permits and consents.
• 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 team to track and complete work according to client requirements.
• Work autonomously, maintaining a professional manner and focus on service quality.

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 Statement

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning provider of utility and infrastructure services across the UK, committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee development.