We are seeking a capable, commercially aware and motivated Arboricultural Consultant to join a growing consultancy team delivering high-quality arboricultural advice across planning, development, infrastructure, land management and tree risk projects. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the balance of site-based surveying, clear technical reporting, practical problem-solving and professional client liaison, with scope to develop specialist expertise and progress within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
The Opportunity
You will work on a varied portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial, public sector, utility, infrastructure, renewable energy and estate-based work. The role will involve delivering BS 5837:2012 surveys and reports, tree safety inspections, arboricultural impact assessments, tree protection strategies, method statements, condition assessments and construction-stage monitoring. You will be trusted to manage work proportionate to your experience while being supported by senior colleagues, technical specialists and wider team.
Key Responsibilities
· Undertake arboricultural surveys, including BS 5837:2012 surveys, tree condition assessments, tree risk surveys and specialist inspections where appropriate.
· Prepare clear, proportionate and technically robust reports, including Tree Survey Reports, Tree Constraints Plans, Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements and Tree Protection Plans.
· Provide practical arboricultural advice to clients, planners, design teams, contractors, landowners and internal multidisciplinary colleagues.
· Support planning and development projects from feasibility and design through to construction monitoring, supervision and condition discharge.
· Use relevant survey, mapping and reporting software to collect data accurately and produce professional schedules, plans and outputs.
· Manage agreed project scopes, budgets, deadlines and client expectations, with support where required.
· Contribute to quotations, tenders, client relationships and the continued development of arboricultural services.
About You
· Professional arboricultural consultancy experience, ideally including BS 5837:2012 survey work and planning-related reporting.
· A relevant arboricultural qualification, preferably Level 4 or above, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
· Strong tree identification, condition assessment and arboricultural knowledge, including pests, diseases, defects, risk management and relevant UK planning context.
· Confident written communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, accurate and client-ready reports.
· Working knowledge of AutoCAD, QGIS, tree survey software or similar digital tools, or a clear willingness to develop these skills.
· Professional, personable, organised and pragmatic approach, with the ability to work independently, justify decisions and recommendations, manage time effectively and collaborate with wider teams.
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.
Desirable Experience
· Lantra Professional Tree Inspection qualification or experience using recognised tree risk assessment systems.
· Experience within arboricultural the Arboricultural industry, TPO and Conservation area matters, Planning, veteran trees, ancient woodland or woodland management planning.
· An Arboricultural Qualification to Level 4 or higher with demonstrable professional experience.
· Membership of the Arboricultural Association, Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body.
What We Offer
· A varied and meaningful workload across planning, development, infrastructure, public sector, private, estate, utility and environmental projects.
· Flexible hybrid working, combining site, home and office-based work depending on project needs.
· Competitive salary and benefits package, reviewed in line with experience, performance and progression.
· Training, mentoring and support for professional development, including technical qualifications and professional membership where appropriate.
· Supportive, collaborative culture with access to senior expertise.
· Clear opportunity to build specialist knowledge, manage projects, develop client relationships and progress into senior consultancy responsibilities.
This proposition provides the technical credibility of a planning-led BS 5837 consultancy role, a variety of tree safety and land management work and the flexibility candidates should expect, career progression offered with further training and the personal support associated with smaller consultancies. It is a technically and professionally challenging role, commercially relevant and should be attractive to individuals who want both professional growth and practical project variety.
Is this for you?
If you are an arboricultural professional who enjoys combining technical accuracy with practical advice, client contact and meaningful project work, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your arboricultural consultancy experience, key technical strengths and the type of work you would like to develop further
Pay: £30,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
