Compliance Auditors (Surveyor)

Avove Limited; Chorley, Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in the UK seeks a Compliance Auditor to oversee vegetation compliance audits on SP Energy Networks' overhead lines. Responsibilities include auditing, reporting, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in utility arboriculture and a full UK Driving License. The role offers competitive benefits and a commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Operational vehicle provided

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Family friendly policies

Volunteer days in community

Financial wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in utility arboriculture or vegetation management around overhead lines.
• Full UK Driving License is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Auditing post-cut vegetation works across the SPEN overhead network.
• Checking that clearances meet SPEN standards and safety requirements.
• Recording findings with accurate reports and photographic evidence.
• Identifying incomplete or non-compliant works and raising corrective actions.
• Liaising with cutting teams and supervisors.
• Supporting continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues.

Skills

Utility arboriculture experience

Understanding of vegetation clearance standards

Reporting and digital data capture

Communication skills

Job description

Compliance Auditor

Location: North Wales & Cheshire, Wirral & Mersey
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
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.

We are looking for Vegetation Compliance Auditors to carry out post-cut inspections on SP Energy Networks’ overhead lines. You’ll audit completed vegetation clearance works to ensure compliance with SPEN specifications, safety standards, and industry regulations.

What will your day look like…

• Auditing post-cut vegetation works across the SPEN overhead network from our in house vegetation management APP.
• Checking that clearances meet SPEN standards, safety requirements, and industry regula-tions
• Recording findings with accurate reports, mapping, and photographic evidence
• Identifying incomplete or non-compliant works and raising corrective actions
• Liaising with cutting teams and supervisors to ensure issues are resolved
• Supporting continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues or trends

About you…

• Experience in utility arboriculture or vegetation management around overhead lines
• Strong understanding of vegetation clearance standards and safety requirements
• Confident in reporting, digital data capture, and photographic evidence gathering
• Able to communicate findings clearly to contractors and internal teams
• Full UK Driving License is required for this role.

What’s in it for you…

• Operational vehicle provided
• 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.