Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Hermitage)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility service provider is seeking a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor to identify and maintain safety clearances from overhead electrical networks. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of arboriculture experience and relevant certifications (UA1, UA2.1, UA5). The ideal candidate will have strong safety awareness and mentoring capabilities, contributing to a first-class service. Competitive salary and full benefits package offered.

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.
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain consent for works.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Safety awareness

Risk assessment skills

Coaching/mentoring skills

Education

UA1, UA2.1, and UA5 certifications

Job description

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Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Hermitage), Reading

Client: Network Plus

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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 for operational arborists
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain consent for works
• Identify and understand safety zones and their inherent dangers
• Ensure safety of yourself and others on site
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Work with the wider team to track and complete work according to client requirements
• Work autonomously, focusing on delivering a professional, 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.
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About Network Plus
Network Plus is an award-winning provider of utility and infrastructure services for major UK providers across gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater sectors.
We value diverse experience and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive regardless of background or circumstances.