Surveyor / Auditor in Letchworth

The Surveyor/Auditor will report to the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager and will work within Network Operations based from our Letchworth office. You will be a permanent employee of the UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of £44,663 per annum - dependent on experience and a bonus of 3%.

We Also Provide The Following Additional Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid.
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%).
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan.
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes.
• Occupational Health support.
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

The primary role of the Surveyor / Auditor is to undertake site-based audits on completed works by UK Power Networks staff and Contractors. We follow UK Power Networks policy, processes, and build specifications. The audit includes verifying data accuracy and completing as laid/as built drawing, Asset forms and associated site construction information.

Dimensions:

• To be a team player.
• Diligently perform the responsibilities within their role in the team.
• Be prepared to challenge unsafe practices.
• Work to the relevant operational procedures, manuals and DSR's.
• Demonstrate a safety culture.
• Follow all business procedures and company safety policies.

Qualifications:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of UK Power Network design standards and procedures for overhead and underground network configurations.
• To be experienced and have in-depth knowledge in the field of low voltage, 11KV and 33KV overhead and underground construction methods and maintenance.
• UK Power Networks competency certificate.
• Familiar with UKPN IT devices and systems, specifically Network Records and ART processes.
• Complete self-risk assessments.
• Work on own and as part of a team.
• To be prepared to train and learn new skills to perform the full range of responsibilities.
• Work within their own team and developing wider working contacts.
• Current valid driving licence.

Customer:

• Communicate with Project Managers and Field Managers to ensure good working relationships.
• Communicate with other delivery functions to ensure the smooth running of Distribution Capital Delivery works.
• No Customer complaints.

Systems:

• Usage of electronic systems to order and return stock.
• Usage of electronic systems to request services for operating the site.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks.

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.