Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading utility services provider in Reading is looking for a Utility Surveyor to deliver first-class service while maintaining safety. You will identify and quantify work required for safety clearances and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of arboriculture experience and relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines related to arboricultural work.
• Recognize the importance of site-specific risk assessments and robust emergency procedures.
• Collate work packs in line with contract specifications.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Site-specific risk assessments

Coaching and mentoring

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 related to 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.
• Enjoy working 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.

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.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services across the UK, including gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value diverse experience, perspectives, and points of difference, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive, regardless of background or circumstances.