Utility Arboriculture Surveyor

Go Traffic Management Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Job summary

Go Traffic Management Limited is looking for a Utility Surveyor to work in our Environmental Solutions Plus department based in Hermitage. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £38,000 annually and involves delivering top-tier customer service while maintaining safety standards.

The Utility Surveyor will lead site-specific risk assessments, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry legislation. A minimum of 2 years of arboriculture experience and qualifications UA1, UA2.1, and UA5 are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ arboriculture experience required.
• UA1, UA2.1 and UA5 qualifications are mandatory.
• Understanding of site-specific safety guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class service while ensuring safety standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders for work consent.
• Coach junior team members in best practices.

Skills

Site-specific risk assessment

Arboriculture experience

Coaching and mentoring

Education

UA1

UA2.1

UA5

Job description

Department: Environmental Solutions Plus

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Hermitage

Compensation: £38,000 / year

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
• Recognise the importance of carrying out site-specific risk assessments with a robust emergency procedure
• Collate work packs in line with contract specification that enable our operational arborists to carry their work
• Liaise with private landowners and other stakeholders to gain consent for our works
• Identify & understand safety zones and understand their inherent dangers
• Ensure your own and others safety on site
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team
• Work with the wider delivery team to ensure work is tracked and completed according to the client’s requirements
• Enjoy working autonomously, always focused on delivering a first-class service with a professional manner

Experience and Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ arboriculture experience
• Hold UA1, 2.1 and UA5
• Any additional competencies would be an advantage
• Working specifically on the SSE Utility Tree Contract
• Desirable - Previous SSE authorisations and permit holders
• Office based in Hermitage, facilitating the Aldershot and Reading areas specifically

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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