Surveyor

SurveyorLocation: Washington (North East Region)Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £35,000 + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Freedom's Networks team has an opportunity for a Surveyor to support delivery of our long-term Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will play a key role in assessing infrastructure, identifying required works, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with client standards across the North East region.Working independently and reporting into a Supervisor, you will be provided with a company commercial vehicle to support site-based activities.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Conduct full surveys of services and customer properties to assess infrastructure condition and compliance.
• Complete on-site pre-works risk assessments to identify hazards prior to delivery.
• Record asset condition, network status and required works.
• Undertake site assessments and propose solutions in line with client standards.
• Plan works on site, including map annotation and documentation updates.
• Obtain and record permissions from customers and landowners where required.
• Liaise with customers, landowners and the general public to communicate planned works.
• Carry out site visits to resolve access issues and customer queries.
• Capture accurate records of all required works, supported by photographs and digital evidence.
• Maintain documentation using handheld devices and internal systems.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a surveying or utilities environment (desirable).
• Practical experience working within or around customer properties (desirable).
• Good understanding of LV DNO networks and ability to interpret plans.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).
• Flexibility to support operational requirements.

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.