Overhead Line Surveyor
£39,937 - £53,711 plus benefits
Location: All locations within Northern Powergrid operational area
Directorate: Field Operations
Job Ref No: R7251
We are looking for Overhead Line Surveyors to cover the Northern Powergrid Operational Area.
We offer opportunities for wide range of candidates from recent graduates to experienced surveyors. Our programme of training and development will provide the experience and knowledgefor you to develop your career in this exciting industry.
The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and NorthernPowergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future.
As a dedicated Overhead Line Surveyor you will be an integral part of achieving this, while alwaysstriving to keep our customers power flowing. You will be responsible for the provision of a surveyand design facility to the Team in support of HV and LV overhead construction projects.
We’re excited to hear from individuals with a passion for the company and a desire to succeed.
Apply now and we’ll be in touch!
Along with a competitive salary between £39,937 - £53,711 (Tech A pp 7-13)
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• 25 days holiday – rising with length of service
• Transport provision
Key Responsibilities:
• Undertaking topographical and/or condition-based surveys in or order to support the designprocess and establishing optimal routes for Overhead Line Construction projects using a variety oftechniques and technologies from traditional Theodolites to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• Being one of the qualified Northern Powergrid Unmanned Aircraft System pilots reacting torequests for aerial image capture of company assets and carrying out damage assessments whilehelping to influence and find innovative methods of how this emerging technology can be utilised inthe future.
• Processing of survey data into route design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) softwarepackages. Preparation of construction plans, schedules and other relevant documentation andinformation for inclusion in project files.
• Meet with external stakeholders (landowners, tenants, land agents etc.) and liaise withinternal colleagues (Construction Engineers, Design Engineers and Wayleaves) to identify issues,problem solve and agree optimum routes taking into consideration the needs of all parties.
• Planning and delivery of own workload to meet the requirements of Overhead Construction,Connection & Diversion work programme’s while maintaining flexibility to react to changingpriorities as they arise.
Key Competencies:
• Self-motivated individual with a passion for the outdoors who can work individually or part ofa team, seeking out and suggesting innovative working methods to improve productivity andefficiency.
• Ability to process complex datasets and effectively interpret information from a variety ofsources, including analysis, problem solving and suggesting solutions.
• Effectively deal with conflicting priorities while demonstrating sound time managementcapabilities to deliver for internal and external customers when they need us.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen and understand requirements whilenegotiating the best outcome for external stakeholders as well as internal colleagues.
• Proactively works towards and promotes the business’ goals, recognises and promotessafety & customer service as paramount
Qualifications and Attributes
Essential Qualifications & Attributes:
• Full UK driving licence
• Drive to learn and develop
• Ability to quickly master new systems and equipment
• Excellent Customer service skills
Whilst an understanding of overhead line construction specifications and techniques, or landsurveying would be a distinct advantage, we welcome applications from individuals with relatedtransferable skills
Desirable Qualifications & Attributes:
• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Computer Aided Design experience
Closing date for applications: 24 August 2025
In order to comply with our electricity distribution licence, we have to ensure our colleagues are fitand proper to visit and enter our customers’ premises. Consequently, as this role may involvevisiting and entering our customers’ premises, please be aware that the successful candidate willbe subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in yourapplication if you are content for this check to be completed.
For more information regarding this vacancy please contact Charlie Richardson on 07742810271 or emailrecruitment@northernpowergrid.com quoting the vacancy reference number
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