My client is an established environmental consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering arboricultural services across a diverse range of infrastructure, development, land management and asset management projects. Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, they are looking to appoint an Arboricultural Consultant to join their expanding team.
The business has a strong track record of developing and retaining staff, with several senior members of the team having progressed internally over a number of years. They offer a supportive, collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to develop technically, build client relationships and progress their careers.
Your new role
You'll work as part of a growing arboricultural consultancy team, delivering a varied mix of projects across the public and private sectors.
Your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking BS5837 surveys and reporting
Completing tree safety inspections and risk assessments
Producing technical reports and management recommendations
Supporting planning and development projects
Building and maintaining client relationships
Contributing to the delivery of utility, infrastructure and land management projects
Supporting senior consultants whilst developing your own project portfolio
This is a genuinely varied position, offering exposure to a broad range of project types rather than focusing on a single client sector. The role combines fieldwork, technical reporting and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for somebody who enjoys both site and office-based work.
Hybrid working is available, typically involving a mix of site work, home working and office attendance throughout the week.
What you'll need to succeed
Lantra Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification (essential)
Level 3 or Level 4 Arboriculture qualification
Previous arboricultural consultancy experience
Experience undertaking BS5837 surveys and reports
Sound understanding of tree risk management and arboricultural best practice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence
Candidates with practical arboricultural experience alongside consultancy experience will be particularly attractive.
The successful candidate will be somebody who enjoys working collaboratively, is keen to continue developing professionally and wants to be part of a supportive team with genuine long-term progression opportunities.
What you'll get in return
£35,000 - £41,000 salary depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Structured career development and training
Annual performance-related pay reviews
Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy team
Company vehicle for business use following successful probation
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Cycle to Work scheme
Referral bonus scheme
Company pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Enhanced company sick pay
Professional membership fees paid and supported
Friendly, supportive and highly experienced team environment
Opportunity to work across a wide variety of project sectors
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £41000.00 per year