Arboricultural Consultant

Overview

Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Arboricultural Consultant to join their dynamic team. They are a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact. With a unique approach to work-life balance, they offer a 4-day working week while maintaining a full-time salary. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment where your expertise will contribute to meaningful projects across various sectors.

Responsibilities

As an Arboricultural Consultant, you will:

• Provide expert advice to clients on trees and development matters.
• Offer consultancy services in line with BS5837 standards and arboricultural planning.
• Work across diverse sectors, including residential, commercial, renewables, infrastructure, and estate management.
• Conduct data searches and interpret arboricultural planning policies, ensuring findings and design advice are effectively communicated in project team meetings.
• Lead fieldwork and prepare planning documents such as Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Method Statements, TPO works applications, and site promotion work, with support from the wider team.
• Utilize AutoCAD and apply knowledge of the UK planning system as it relates to trees.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess BS5837 consultancy skills and experience.
• Hold an academic qualification in arboriculture or a related environmental discipline.
• Be a technical (or higher) member of the Arboricultural Association.
• Have a strong interest in the technical aspects of arboriculture within the UK planning system.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit strong organizational and management abilities.
• Be proactive, solution-focused, and eager to take on challenges.
• Enjoy building relationships with clients and networking within the industry.
• Align with the company’s values of innovation, collaboration, and community impact.

Day-to-Day

Your daily activities will include:

• Collaborating with clients and project teams to provide expert arboricultural advice.
• Conducting site visits and fieldwork to assess tree-related considerations.
• Preparing detailed reports and planning documents to support development projects.
• Engaging in project meetings to present findings and contribute to design solutions.
• Staying updated on arboricultural policies and best practices to ensure compliance and innovation.

Benefits

• A 4-day working week with a full-time salary (80% time for 100% pay).
• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects across multiple sectors.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Transparent and fair pay structure, with annual reviews to reflect inflation and other factors.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the environment and local communities.

Join our client’s team and be part of an organization that values innovation, celebrates achievements, and fosters a culture of support and collaboration. If you are passionate about arboriculture and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Salary: £29,590 - £35,830 per annum, dependent on experience.

Location: Bristol or Manchester (hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office or on-site).

We look forward to receiving your application!