Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Hermitage)

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

Job summary

A leading company in utility services is seeking a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor in Reading. The role involves ensuring safety clearances from overhead electrical networks, managing arboriculture tasks, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand industry legislation and safety guidelines.
• Liaise with landowners for consent.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Arboriculture

Risk Assessment

Safety Guidelines

Education

UA1

UA2.1

UA5

Job description

Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Hermitage), Reading

Client: Network Plus

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 perform 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.
• Coordinate with the wider delivery team to track and complete work according to client requirements.
• Work autonomously with a focus on delivering high-quality service professionally.

Experience and Qualifications

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

Salary and Benefits

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

Network Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and committed to an inclusive environment. We 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 utility and infrastructure services for major UK providers in gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive, regardless of background or circumstances.