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Tree Cutting Resilience Surveyor

On-site in Perth +3·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

SSE

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Our summary

Salary
£40,525 - £48,427 a year
Work mode
On-site, Perth +3
Contract
Full-time
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A proven track record within the Arboriculture or Forestry industry, ideally as a qualified Surveyor holding Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) certification.
  • A strong understanding of electricity networks and experience working around overhead power lines, along with a good knowledge of arboriculture and forestry techniques.
  • Comfortable working outdoors, with relevant NPTC certifications for chainsaw use and associated qualifications, including NPTC UA5.
  • Working knowledge of ENA Engineering Technical Report 132 (ETR132).
  • Competent in using IT systems and standard software packages such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Teams).

A full, current driving licence is essential as travel will be required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £40,525 - £48,427 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

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.

The role

As a Tree Cutting Resilience Surveyor within the Tree Cutting team, you will manage a portfolio of stakeholder-driven work, undertaking risk assessments, surveys, and consents for resilience arboriculture activities near overhead lines.

This is a predominantly field-based role, requiring detailed risk assessments within Protection Zones to support ETR132 investment decisions.

What you'll do

  • Survey the network to identify vegetation requiring management, negotiating robust consents/assents with landowners and external organisations, while maintaining accurate performance tracking and reporting outputs to the business.
  • Define the safest and most efficient work methods for each site, producing detailed work packs for utility arborists, including maps and supporting documentation.
  • Support the development of a best-in-class utility arborist team by carrying out auditing activities focused on safety, quality, and service delivery.
  • Coordinate and lead key site-based projects, including those involving complex or high-risk scenarios such as storm response.
  • Collaborate with the Resilience Project team, contributing detailed Protection Zone input at meetings to support cost-effective, asset-led investment decisions.

How you'll work

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 Fort William, Oban, Dunoon or Perth.

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.

Hiring process

SSE publishes a four-stage company-wide process: online application, shortlisting, interviews, and decision & offer, with selection methods (interviews, assessment centres, online testing) varying by role 1 interview

  • Online testing may include ability, situational judgement or psychometric tests, taking around 30-45 minutes.
  • Assessment centres may be in person or online and can include group discussions and interviews.

About SSE

Industry
Energy

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact fiona.smith@sse.com / 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.

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