Arboricultural Consultant

Advance TRS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Professional memberships & training

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an Arboricultural Consultant to join its multidisciplinary environmental team on a hybrid basis across the UK. The role includes tree surveys, BS5837 development surveys, VTA, and creating Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements.

You will produce high-quality reports, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and support projects from survey to completion, with nationwide site visits and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Arboriculture qualification or working towards one.
• Experience in arboricultural consultancy or commercial settings.
• Strong tree survey experience including BS5837 and VTA.
• Experience preparing Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and GIS/CAD software.
• Experience with tools such as iTree, TEMPO, THREATS, RAVEN would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking tree surveys and arboricultural assessments across a range of sites.
• Delivering development surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012 and Visual Tree Assessments (VTA).
• Preparing high-quality Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Producing accurate, well-structured technical reports and supporting project documentation.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and other environmental disciplines.
• Supporting projects from initial survey through to completion.
• Collaborating with ecology and other specialist teams.
• Travelling to client sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Tree surveys

BS5837 surveys

VTA

Report writing

Client liaison

Autonomy under pressure

Driving licence

Education

Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture

Tools

GIS

CAD

Microsoft Office

iTree / TEMPO

Job description

Arboricultural Consultant

Advance TRS is working with a growing environmental consultancy to recruit an Arboricultural Consultant to join its multidisciplinary team on a hybrid basis across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced arboricultural professional to work across a varied portfolio of projects, from smaller development schemes through to major infrastructure programmes, while developing their technical and consultancy experience.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertaking tree surveys and arboricultural assessments across a range of sites.
• Delivering development surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012 and undertaking Visual Tree Assessments (VTA).
• Preparing high-quality Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Producing accurate, well-structured technical reports and supporting project documentation.
• Liaising directly with clients, stakeholders and other environmental disciplines.
• Supporting projects from initial survey through to completion.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across ecology, environmental assessment and other specialist teams.
• Travelling to client sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture, or be actively working towards one.
• Previous arboricultural consultancy or commercial experience.
• Strong tree survey experience, including BS5837 development surveys and VTA.
• Experience preparing Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and arboricultural survey, GIS or CAD software.
• Experience with tools such as CAVAT, TEMPO, THREATS, RAVEN or iTree would be advantageous.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to manage work in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.

What’s on Offer

The role offers hybrid working, combining home, office and site-based work, alongside:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Healthcare cash plan and enhanced pension.
• Life assurance.
• Paid professional memberships and industry training.
• Ongoing technical and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across multiple environmental disciplines.
• Performance-related rewards and long-service recognition.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy where arboricultural professionals can broaden their experience and contribute to a diverse range of high-profile projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.