Arboricultural Consultant

Job description

About

Your new company

You will be joining a growing multidisciplinary environmental and planning consultancy delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.

With continued investment in its arboricultural capability, the company is looking to appoint an Arboricultural Consultant to support projects across sectors including residential development, renewable energy and infrastructure. You'll work alongside professionals from a range of environmental and planning disciplines, providing an excellent opportunity to broaden your project experience and develop your career within consultancy.

Your new role

As an Arboricultural Consultant, you will deliver arboricultural surveys, assessments and technical advice across a varied portfolio of projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking and coordinating BS5837:2012 tree surveys.
• Producing Tree Survey Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIAs) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMSs).
• Supporting projects from early feasibility and planning stages through to construction.
• Undertaking arboricultural monitoring and supervision on construction sites.
• Completing tree risk assessments and providing appropriate management recommendations.
• Identifying and assessing veteran and ancient tree features.
• Producing high-quality technical reports, plans and arboricultural advice.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, statutory bodies and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supporting project management, including budgets, timescales and project delivery.
• Assisting with fee proposals and quotations for arboricultural work.
• Developing strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry or a related environmental discipline.
• Previous experience within arboricultural consultancy or a similar advisory environment.
• Strong working knowledge of BS5837:2012 and experience undertaking tree surveys.
• Experience producing professional arboricultural reports and assessments.
• Good knowledge of tree identification, morphology, management, planning legislation and industry best practice.
• Knowledge of tree pests and diseases, including appropriate management and mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A practical and commercially aware approach to providing technical advice.
• Professional membership of a relevant arboricultural or forestry body, or the ability to work towards this.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Experience with AutoCAD or QGIS, tree risk assessment methodologies such as QTRA, VALID or THREATS, or a Professional Tree Inspection qualification would also be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you'll have access to a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to continue developing both technically and professionally.

The wider package includes:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Company pension
• Private healthcare-related benefits
• Support towards professional memberships
• Dedicated CPD and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Employee wellbeing support
• Additional lifestyle and employee benefits

What you need to do now

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