Avove

Arboricultural Surveyor Location: Oswestry, Wales & Mid Wales Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid working Salary: Dependant of experience Start Date: ASAP Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. As an Arboriculture Surveyor play a vital role in delivering accurate vegetation surveys and securing necessary consents on behalf of our client. You will be responsible for identifying tree species, assessing vegetation risk near overhead lines, and recommending appropriate clearance or maintenance actions in line with industry standards. A strong understanding of tree biology and growth patterns is essential, as is the ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations. You will ensure that all surveys are carried out thoroughly, with a focus on personal safety, contract compliance, and environmental sensitivity. Your attention to detail, practical vegetation management knowledge, and commitment to working collaboratively will be key to supporting the safe and efficient delivery of projects for SP Energy Networks (SPEN). What will your day look like Schedule and attend meetings with customers to assess their tree management requests and provide professional guidance on recommended actions. Respond to all enquiries offering advice and solutions related to arboriculture. Address and resolve any complaints that may arise from surveys, cutting work, or tree maintenance activities, ensuring customer satisfaction. Perform regular surveying maintenance and revisit work to ensure that all tree-related work is in line with safety regulations and customer needs. Conduct surveys in various environments and across multiple voltage levels, ensuring com-pliance with safety standards in utility sectors. Accurately document survey findings, tree conditions, and recommended actions using company systems and software. Ensure all work adheres to relevant safety regulations, best practices, and industry stand-ards. About you A Unit 5 (UA5) qualification in Utility Arboriculture Surveying essential for the role Experience working in the Utilities Industry, particularly in vegetation or arboricultural surveying 301 (Electrical Knowledge) 302 (Tree Species, growth characteristics and associated hazards) 401 (Surveyor Theory) 402 (Surveyor Practical). Proficiency in IT systems, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, for accurate data recording and reporting What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Location: Warrington, North West Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in the water industry to join our team! In this role, you will oversee site operations, ensure the successful execution of water management projects while prioritising safety and compliance. You will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders, managing resources, and ensuring all work aligns with regulatory requirements. If you re a proactive leader with a passion for sustainable water solutions and a track record of delivering successful projects. This is a full-time permanent role and will be based at our office in Warrington along with working from home on a hybrid basis. What will your day look like To promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with the safety responsibility statement below Responsible for the submission of accurate site records to enable effective monitoring of programme and cost plans as requested to agreed format as applicable. Ensure that toolbox talks, task briefs and COSSH briefs are carried out for all work tasks prior to the commencement of work for allocated contracts. Ensure that all allocated tasks are undertaken in accordance with the planned safe method of working. Brief out risk assessments and method statements for on-site activities Responsible for ordering and receipt of site deliverables, and timely returns of goods re-ceipts notices as instructed. Supervise sub-contractors, contract staff and direct labour for allocated site activities. Carry out performance reviews for direct reports, administering poor performance, at-tendance management and disciplinary procedures as applicable About you Demonstrated experience managing site operations in the water industry Valid certifications including: o EUSR SHEA o Water Hygiene o SMSTS o IOSH Managing Safely Strong knowledge of Temporary Works Solid understanding of COSHH regulations Proven experience in conducting and applying risk assessments A detail-oriented, safety-first approach to project management Leadership skills to promote a strong culture of safety and compliance What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Arboricultural Surveyor Location: Northwest - Cheshire, Wirral & Mersey Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid working Salary: Dependant of experience Start Date: ASAP Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. As an Arboriculture Surveyor play a vital role in delivering accurate vegetation surveys and securing necessary consents on behalf of our client. You will be responsible for identifying tree species, assessing vegetation risk near overhead lines, and recommending appropriate clearance or maintenance actions in line with industry standards. A strong understanding of tree biology and growth patterns is essential, as is the ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations. You will ensure that all surveys are carried out thoroughly, with a focus on personal safety, contract compliance, and environmental sensitivity. Your attention to detail, practical vegetation management knowledge, and commitment to working collaboratively will be key to supporting the safe and efficient delivery of projects for SP Energy Networks (SPEN). What will your day look like Schedule and attend meetings with customers to assess their tree management requests and provide professional guidance on recommended actions. Respond to all enquiries offering advice and solutions related to arboriculture. Address and resolve any complaints that may arise from surveys, cutting work, or tree maintenance activities, ensuring customer satisfaction. Perform regular surveying maintenance and revisit work to ensure that all tree-related work is in line with safety regulations and customer needs. Conduct surveys in various environments and across multiple voltage levels, ensuring com-pliance with safety standards in utility sectors. Accurately document survey findings, tree conditions, and recommended actions using company systems and software. Ensure all work adheres to relevant safety regulations, best practices, and industry stand-ards. About you A Unit 5 (UA5) qualification in Utility Arboriculture Surveying essential for the role Experience working in the Utilities Industry, particularly in vegetation or arboricultural surveying 301 (Electrical Knowledge) 302 (Tree Species, growth characteristics and associated hazards) 401 (Surveyor Theory) 402 (Surveyor Practical). Proficiency in IT systems, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, for accurate data recording and reporting What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Working here isn t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role: As an Assistant Engineer you will deliver the civil design content of water industry projects as part of a multi-disciplinary design team. Duties will typically include hydraulic analysis of water network, report writing, and design calculations. The position is required to support our expanding Water Utilities workload and will typically involve providing designs for Water Infrastructure projects. This will include design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed designs for construction, and commissioning. The specific role is required primarily to support our existing long-term framework with Severn Trent Water region however there will be ample opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks throughout the UK for a variety of clients. This is a permanent position and will be of a hybrid nature ideally based in or around our Birmingham, Telford or Derby offices however, we are open to receiving applications from candidates from across the UK to be based at one of our other regional offices or on a remote basis. Responsibilities: Use hydraulic models to assess existing networks and recommend suitable hydraulic replacement, maintaining or improving the network performance Assess the impact and identify methods to maintain water supply during new asset commissioning operations Input into the civil design process in accordance with the client s requirements and relevant standards to achieve cost effective, buildable solutions Use hydraulic models to aid planning and programming of operational activities Investigate and resolve supply interruptions and commissioning abnormalities Obtain and analyse information from Clients, and prepare report on findings, and provide solutions Prepare, check and present engineering solutions to others (drawings, reports, calculations, etc) Work collaboratively within a team environment to develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and other stakeholders. About you: Candidates should have a relevant degree qualification and preferably be working towards an additional professional qualification. Please note candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply. In depth knowledge of fluid mechanics and hydraulics and fundamentals of pressurised flow. Good understanding of design of water / wastewater infrastructure works preferred. We welcome applicants from all relevant related disciplines and backgrounds. Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite with a basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills and the ability to produce reports in clear concise English Work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines. Client focussed approach to service delivery Self-motivated with the drive to achieve continuous improvement targets Strong Health and Safety focus What s in it for you: We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company car/Car allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues. We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications. About us: We design, build and maintain the UK s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water We are an equal opportunities employer: We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next: We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.