Utility Tree Cutting Surveyor

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime payments

Standby payments

Company vehicle

PPE and tools provided

Job summary

SSE is recruiting a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor. The role is mobile and field-based with a base location near SSEN depots in Aberdeen, Huntly, Banff, or Buchan. You will survey vegetation encroachments on overhead lines, produce reports, and prepare work packs for field crews.

The job requires UA5.1/5.2 certification, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365. A full driving licence and travel across the network are expected.

Qualifications

• UA5.1/5.2 certification or equivalent industry expertise.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and confidence using IT systems/digital tools.
• Proactive, safety-focused approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Survey the overhead power line network and identify vegetation encroachments.
• Produce accurate reports and maintain documentation of survey findings.
• Prepare work packs and supporting documentation for operational teams.
• Coordinate access and consents with landowners and third-party stakeholders.
• Support maintenance programmes and resilience projects across the network.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Safety-focused / independent work

Education

UA5.1/5.2 certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Base Location

This role is mobile and predominantly field based, however we require your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance to one of our SSEN Depots in Aberdeen, Huntly, Banff or Buchan.

Salary

£36,139 - £43,188 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time

Benefits

• Up to £4,442 for overtime payments & up to £3,820 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £8,262 extra (subject to qualifications).
• Full PPE and tools required for the position.
• Access to a company vehicle.
• A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

The role

As a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in surveying the overhead power line network, identifying vegetation encroachments, and developing tree management solutions that maintain network safety, reliability, and compliance with company procedures.

You will

• Support ENATS 43-08 maintenance activities, deliver ETR132 resilience programmes, and respond to a range of network-related enquiries.
• Conduct comprehensive vegetation encroachment surveys across the overhead power line network.
• Produce accurate reports and maintain detailed documentation of survey findings.
• Prepare work packs and supporting documentation for operational teams to carry out planned activities.
• Coordinate and negotiate access and consents with landowners and other third-party stakeholders.

You have

• Utility arboriculture knowledge and practical experience, including UA5.1/5.2 certification or equivalent industry expertise.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and confidence using a range of IT systems and digital tools.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and use initiative to achieve positive outcomes.

Driving licence and travel

A full, clean manual driving licence and willingness to travel across the network area as required.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.