Apprentice Arboricultural Surveyor

Tetra Tech, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is offering an apprenticeship in arboriculture that provides hands-on experience with tree surveys and professional development. Responsibilities include assisting with tree assessments and using industry-specific software for data collection. The role requires good communication skills and offers the chance to gain a fully funded Professional Arboriculturist qualification. This position promises significant career growth in the environmental sector while providing flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Fully funded Professional Arboriculturist qualification

Mentoring and chartership support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Studying or having a relevant Arboricultural qualification.
• Prior arboricultural experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tree surveys and assessments.
• Use GPS-enabled tablets for collecting survey data.
• Prepare reports on tree management.
• Support production of arboricultural drawings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above

Level 3 Arboricultural qualification

Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

In an apprentice role you will work on exciting, ground‑breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region and business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support and more. Our qualified arboriculturists provide tree surveys, arboricultural advice and act as expert witnesses to support the integration of development around trees to protect the natural environment, ensuring trees are managed to their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and undertake tree surveys and assessments to meet project requirements, including species identification and recording key dimensions such as stem diameter, tree heights and crown dimensions.
• Collect survey information on GPS‑enabled tablets using industry‑specific software.
• Support the preparation of reports and recommendations for tree management and the integration of trees in development projects, collaborating with other disciplines to find solutions.
• Learn and support the production of arboricultural drawings, including Tree Constraints Plans, Tree Retention and Removal Plans and Tree Protection Plans.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 (C) or above (including Maths and English or equivalent) plus 48 UCAS Tariff points from one or more of the following: 2 A‑levels (A2), at least one at C or above, BTEC/C&G Level 3, or 5 GCSEs grade 9‑4 (A‑C) including Maths, English and science.
• Studying or having achieved a Level 3 Arboricultural qualification with a grade of Merit or above; or having completed a Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship with a minimum Distinction grade.
• Prior arboricultural experience will also be considered.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player showing enthusiasm, flexibility and versatility.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Self‑motivated.
• Suitability for security clearance.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ideally access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

This position offers the opportunity to complete a fully funded, professionally accredited Professional Arboriculturist qualification. The apprenticeship starts in September/October 2026, with attendance at a local college either one day per week or in block placement, earning a Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture. The Higher Apprenticeship typically takes 2–3 years to complete.

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients, often requiring collaboration both in office settings and on site. Flexibility around how, when and where you work is encouraged, with a focus on outputs rather than inputs.

Location

London, London

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy, providing data‑driven, market‑leading solutions in water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development to clients across the UK and Europe. With more than 6,000 employees in the UK and Europe and over 50 offices worldwide, Tetra Tech delivers local expertise backed by global resources. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, helping clients succeed and contributing to the communities we serve through innovation, creativity and collaboration.