Arb Consultant in Winchester)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

24 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Quarterly social events

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a well‑established environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Arboriculturist Consultant based in Winchester. You will undertake tree surveys, produce technical arboricultural reports and contribute to planning advice across a varied project portfolio.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team offering flexible hybrid working, ongoing professional development and clear career progression, with a competitive salary (£32,000–£38,000) and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in arboricultural consultancy.
• Relevant degree or Level 3 or higher arboricultural qualification.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5837 and relevant tree legislation.
• Experience preparing tree surveys and technical reports.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Winchester.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tree surveys and prepare technical arboricultural reports.
• Produce Tree Constraints Plans, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Provide arboricultural advice throughout the planning and development process.
• Support site supervision and the implementation of tree protection measures.
• Manage project workloads, deadlines and client relationships.
• Collaborate with ecologists, landscape architects and planning professionals.

Skills

Tree surveys

Report writing

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Education

Arboricultural degree

Level 3 Arboricultural qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

KeyTREE

Job description

Arboriculturist Consultant

Location: Winchester

Salary: Competitive £32,000-£38,000

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Arboriculturist Consultant to join their growing team in Winchester. The company delivers specialist arboricultural, ecological and landscape services, supporting a varied portfolio of development and planning projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an arboriculturist seeking career progression, varied projects and ongoing professional development within a supportive and collaborative consultancy.

What You'll Be Joining

You will be joining a respected multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise across arboriculture, ecology and landscape architecture. The business offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop your technical expertise while contributing to a growing arboricultural team.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Quarterly social events
• Career progression opportunities

As an Arboriculturist Consultant, you will:

• Undertake tree surveys and prepare technical arboricultural reports
• Produce Tree Constraints Plans, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements
• Provide arboricultural advice throughout the planning and development process
• Support site supervision and the implementation of tree protection measures
• Manage project workloads, deadlines and client relationships
• Collaborate with ecologists, landscape architects and planning professionals

About You

• At least five years' experience in arboricultural consultancy
• Relevant degree or Level 3 or higher arboricultural qualification
• Strong knowledge of BS 5837 and relevant tree legislation
• Experience preparing tree surveys and technical reports
• Competence in AutoCAD and/or KeyTREE
• Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Winchester

Why This Role

• Join an established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy
• Work on a varied portfolio of development projects
• Benefit from flexible working and professional support
• Develop your expertise with opportunities for long-term career progression