Senior Arboriculturist

Your role

• This role would suit candidates holding a minimum Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in Arboriculture and who are confident in delivering arboricultural consultancy services across a range of project types.
• The successful candidate will be experienced in undertaking tree surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations, and be competent in preparing technical reports to support planning applications and development projects.
• You will also have experience undertaking tree condition and risk‑based surveys and producing clear, pragmatic advice for clients.
• As part of a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will work closely with colleagues from across environmental and engineering disciplines. We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys collaborative working, can manage their own workload effectively, and is confident taking ownership of projects while providing technical leadership and guidance to colleagues where required.
• The successful candidate will also be expected to manage projects, support and mentor junior team members, undertake technical review of deliverables and contribute to business development and client relationship activities.

About

Qualifications

Minimum Level 4 Arboricultural qualification (or equivalent)

LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector qualification

Membership of the Arboricultural Association

Professional membership of a relevant industry body desirable

Requirements

• Highly motivated and able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and deliver projects to programme and budget. Experience undertaking surveys and reporting in accordance with BS5837:2012.
• Good knowledge of arboricultural legislation, planning policy and industry best practice.
• Experience producing high‑quality technical reports for planning and development projects. Experience managing arboricultural projects and client relationships.
• Ability to undertake technical review and quality assurance of reports and project deliverables. Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues.Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent report‑writing abilitiesCompetent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.Experience with AutoCAD (desirable, but not essential).
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance procedures and systems (desirable).Able to undertake travel throughout the UK to support site surveys, project delivery and client requirements.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

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