Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility sector is seeking a Utility Surveyor to ensure safety and compliance in arboricultural work. The role involves risk assessment, collaboration with stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff. Join a reputable team focused on delivering excellent service across 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 with robust emergency procedures.
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders for consent.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

UA1 Certification

UA2.1 Certification

UA5 Certification

Job description

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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 the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work.
• Recognize the importance of conducting site-specific risk assessments with 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 our works.
• 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 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 other protected characteristics.

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 business providing essential utility and infrastructure services across the UK for gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater providers.

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