Utility Arborist Surveyor
* Job Number: 558027
* Closing at: Apr 8 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: Huntly, Banff, Aberdeen, Elgin and Buchan.
Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:
- 37 hour working week.
- Full PPE and tools required for the position.
- Access to a company vehicle.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
As a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor, you will be responsible for surveying the overhead power line network, identifying vegetation encroachments, and designing tree cutting solutions that remove the vegetation safely, effectively and in line with company procedures.
This may include ENATS 43-08 maintenance, ETR132 resilience work and general enquiries.
You will
- Carry out comprehensive vegetation encroachment surveys of our overhead network.
- Provide accurate reporting and documentation of findings.
- Prepare key documents for work teams to carry out set tasks.
- Carry out consent organisation and negotiation with 3rd parties.
You have
- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2
- Excellent personal organisation and communication skills.
- Experience of Office 365 suite of applications.
- A full, clean, driving license.
Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
, 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 energy experts 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
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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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