Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading company in utility services is seeking a Utility Surveyor to deliver exceptional service while ensuring safety in arboriculture work. The role involves risk assessments, compiling work packs, and mentoring junior staff. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and safety in the Midlands and South East.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific risk assessments and establish emergency procedures.
• Compile work packs for operational arborists.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Safety Management

Coaching

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 is part of our arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division, known for safe and efficient service delivery across the Midlands and South East, from our Ledbury and Hermitage offices, working on numerous 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 in line with contract specifications to enable operational arborists to perform their tasks.
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain necessary 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 delivery team to track and complete work according to client requirements.
• Work autonomously, maintaining a professional manner and focus on delivering excellent 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 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 essential utility and infrastructure services for major UK gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater providers.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances.