Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (Reading)

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

Job summary

A leading utility services provider is seeking a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor to deliver high-quality services while ensuring safety. Responsibilities include managing work for arboriculture tasks, liaising with landowners, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of arboriculture experience and necessary certifications. A competitive salary and benefits package are 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.
• Compile work packs for operational arborists.
• Liaise with landowners and stakeholders for work consent.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure safety of oneself and others on site.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Site-specific risk assessment

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

UA1 certification

UA2.1 certification

UA5 certification

Job description

Job Title: Utility Arboriculture Surveyor (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.
• Compile work packs in line with contract specifications to enable operational arborists to perform their tasks.
• Liaise with private landowners and stakeholders to gain consent for works.
• Identify and understand safety zones and their inherent dangers.
• Ensure safety of oneself and others on site.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with the wider delivery team to track and ensure work completion according to client requirements.
• Work autonomously, maintaining a professional manner and focus on delivering 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 comprehensive benefits package.

Network Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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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 promote an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, with diversity in experience, perspective, and background.