Apprentice Arboricultural Consultant - Basingstoke - Level 6 - August 25 start onward

Aecom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Apprentice Arboricultural Consultant to join its expanding Environmental Arboriculture and Forestry Team in Basingstoke. The role involves enrolling in a Level 6 Professional Arboriculturist course and participating in tree surveys and impact assessments. The position offers mentorship, career development, and exposure to diverse projects while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Technical training

Volunteering opportunities

Mentorship and on-the-job support

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification required.
• At least 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English.
• 48 UCAS Tariff points from A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support team activities in arboricultural surveys and reports.
• Assist with planning and project delivery.
• Ensure health and safety compliance from the outset.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Good report writing skills

Detail-oriented

Flexible

Education

Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification

At least 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English

48 UCAS Tariff points from A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent

Job description

**Company Description**
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Our work helps improve infrastructure, provide clean water, and transform skylines, supporting communities worldwide. As a trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies.

**Start here. Grow here.**
With increasing infrastructure investments globally, our services are in high demand. Join nearly 50,000 professionals including planners, engineers, scientists, and digital innovators, and make a positive impact through diverse projects across sectors and countries.

About Our Team

Our expanding Environmental Arboriculture and Forestry Team in Basingstoke is seeking an Apprentice Arboricultural Consultant to start in August 2025. The role includes enrolling in the Level 6 Professional Arboriculturist course at Myerscough College, delivered mainly online with one week of on-campus attendance. Accommodation is available at the Preston site.

Our award-winning team has received recognition such as the Gold Green Apple Award. We offer excellent career support, technical resources, and a collaborative environment with specialists across various disciplines, working on projects in the UK and internationally.

About You

You should be proactive, passionate about high-quality arboriculture work, flexible, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. The role offers a chance to develop your career with mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to various projects.

Projects

You will participate in diverse assessments, including tree surveys, impact assessments, and condition reports, supporting planning and environmental services for projects like energy, water, and infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Support team activities in arboricultural surveys and reports
• Assist with planning and project delivery
• Ensure health and safety compliance from the outset

Perks

Enjoy career development, flexible hybrid working, technical training, and volunteering opportunities. Mentorship and on-the-job support will help you gain skills and potentially achieve professional chartership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification
• At least 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English
• 48 UCAS Tariff points from A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent
• Relevant industry experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, good report writing skills
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the application process, contact us at [emailprotected].

Apply early, including your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications. Note: You must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

About AECOM

We are a global infrastructure firm delivering services from planning to construction across transportation, water, energy, and environment sectors. We value diversity, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to create a better world.

Join us for a flexible, inclusive environment where your growth matters. We offer competitive benefits and are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.