Arboricultural Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Farnham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm near Farnham seeks an Arboricultural Consultant to deliver high-standard consultancy services. You will manage projects and conduct surveys related to arboriculture, requiring a degree in a relevant field and considerable tree survey experience. The role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including healthcare, performance rewards, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Career progression opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Ecology or Environmental Science.
• Relevant Arboriculture qualification or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in tree surveys.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard arboricultural consultancy services.
• Undertake arboricultural surveys and prepare reports.
• Manage projects and collaborate with Business Unit Manager.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Arboriculture qualification

Tree survey experience

Visual Tree Assessments (VTA)

Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)

Communication skills

Report writing

Software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Driving license

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture

Tools

THREATS

CAVAT

TEMPO

RAVEN

iTree

GIS and CAD systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Arboricultural Consultant

Location: Based near Farnham

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000

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This is the ideal opportunity to join a trusted, industry-leading multidisciplinary consultancy that offers specialist services across terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, and landscape architecture. They are seeking a keen, talented Arboricultural Consultant to work on a variety of challenging projects with a growing team of professionals near the historical town of Farnham.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Long service and performance reward schemes
• Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Life Insurance
• Discounted gym membership and a focus on work-life balance
• Professional memberships paid for by the company
• Extensive training and career progression opportunities, with a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Regular company-wide team building and social events

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard arboricultural consultancy services, observing best practice and adhering to the relevant British Standards
• Undertake arboricultural surveys, utilising the data to inform high-quality reports
• Prepare and submit quotes, bids, and tenders for a range of clients across the public and private sectors
• Manage a range of projects
• Liaise with the Business Unit Manager to identify profitable projects and adhere to budgets

Required skills and experience

• A strong academic background (ideally holding a Degree) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a similar, relevant discipline
• A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or actively working to attain this)
• Extensive experience of undertaking tree surveys within a consultancy or commercial setting
• Excellent working knowledge of Visual Tree Assessments (VTA), with surveys aligned to relevant British Standards (BS5837:2012)
• Demonstrable experience of writing high-quality Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Method Statements
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Strong proficiency in writing accurate reports and delivering their contents clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Extensive experience using arboricultural systems and software packages such as THREATS, CAVAT, TEMPO, RAVEN, and iTree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and CAD systems, and tree survey software
• A full, valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (including business insurance coverage)

Desirable skills and experience

• Able to work on your own initiative, and as part of a high-performing team
• Possess a good knowledge of the region and surrounding areas
• Excellent time management skills
• Willing to travel to a range of sites, as required

If you are interested in the role of Arboricultural Consultant, please contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.