Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Reading)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility and infrastructure services is seeking a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor in Reading. The role involves ensuring safety clearances from overhead electrical networks, coaching junior staff, and delivering high-quality service. Ideal candidates will have arboriculture experience and relevant certifications. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk Assessment

Coaching

Autonomy

Education

UA1 Certification

UA2.1 Certification

UA5 Certification

Job description

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Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Reading), Reading

Client:

Network Plus

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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 associated with 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, focused on delivering first-class service professionally.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and committed to non-discrimination.
We are Armed Forces-friendly, welcoming 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 across various sectors.
We promote an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and included, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances.