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Work With UA-5

We are growing. If you are a qualified arboricultural surveyor, field operative or vegetation management professional, we want to hear from you.

UA-5 surveyors in the field
Why UA-5

A team built on expertise, not numbers

UA-5 is built around people who know what they are doing and take pride in doing it well. We work on live infrastructure, with real operational demands — and we look for professionals who thrive in that environment.

We offer consistent work, clear expectations and a management team that understands the job. Our surveyors and operatives are supported with the right equipment, the right briefings and direct access to the leadership team when they need it.

What We Look For

Roles we typically recruit for

Utility Vegetation Surveyors

Conducting SPAN surveys and quick surveys on live LV/HV overhead networks for DNO framework clients.

Required: City & Guilds Level 4 UAS or equivalent. Forestry First Aid. Experience on DNO programmes.

Arboricultural Surveyors

PTI and risk assessments for utilities, highways and infrastructure environments. GIS reporting and client liaison.

Required: Lantra PTI or equivalent. QTRA desirable. Relevant arboricultural qualification.

Permit Holders

Qualified Permit Holders supporting shutdown operations alongside cutting teams and DNO operatives.

Required: Current DNO network authorisation. Experience with shutdown safety procedures.

Outage Notification Operatives

Delivering outage notifications (carding) and managing PSR and business contact processes ahead of planned shutdowns.

Required: Full UK driving licence. Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Tree & Arboricultural Operatives

Carrying out cutting, clearance and maintenance works for commercial infrastructure and highways clients.

Required: NPTC CS30/31 minimum. MEWP, climbing tickets desirable. Relevant PPE and equipment.

Other Roles

We recruit across survey, operations and support functions as we grow. If you have relevant experience, get in touch regardless of the roles listed here.

Tell us what you do and what you're looking for — we will let you know if we have a fit.

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Send us your application

Complete the form below. Tell us about your qualifications and experience, and what type of role you're looking for. We review all applications and will be in touch if there is a current or upcoming opportunity.

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