Arboricultural Consultant

Connick Tree Care; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Annual and monthly bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Professional membership subscriptions

Ongoing CPD and structured training

Job summary

A top arboricultural consultancy is seeking an Arboricultural Consultant to join their team in Reigate. The role offers hybrid working and involves delivering varied consultancy services such as visual tree assessments and decay detection. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years practical experience in arboriculture, qualifications like LANTRA PTI, and strong IT skills. The salary ranges from £31,000 to £40,000 depending on experience, along with perks such as a company car and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical arboricultural experience.
• Proven ability to deliver visual tree assessments and decay detection.
• Willingness to learn new software tools for surveys.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of consultancy services including visual tree assessments.
• Conduct decay detection using sonic tomography and microdrill.
• Prepare BS5837 surveys and manage veteran tree assessments.

Skills

Practical arboricultural experience

LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection (PTI)

IT skills (Word and Excel)

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

HND, ABC Level 2 or higher in Arboriculture

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

Survey software

Job description

Hybrid Working (Reigate / Home) | Full Time
Competitive Salary + Company Car (DOE)

Join a growing consultancy team within one of the South East’s most established arboricultural companies. This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy that delivers evidence based technical services to clients. We have a strong reputation for professional conduct.

About the Role

Connick Tree Consultancy operates as an independent arm of Connick Tree Care, providing clear, unbiased arboricultural advice.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an Arboricultural Consultant to join our team.

Your work portfolio will be diverse matching your career progression. Projects are individually assigned from initial survey stage through to final report ensuring a diverse workload and wealth of experience.

We support a wide variety of clients including local authorities, housing associations, architects and private individuals.

Key Responsibilities

You will deliver a broad range of consultancy services, including:

• Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) for health and safety
• Decay detection using Sonic Tomography and Microdrill
• Veteran tree assessment and management planning
• Subsidence investigations and reporting
• Homeowner and pre-development surveys
• BS5837 surveys and report preparation

This role combines site work with technical reporting and requires clear, professional judgement.

The position would suit either an experienced Consultant or an arborist looking to move into a more technical, consultancy-focused role as an Assistant Consultant.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ practical arboricultural experience
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection (PTI)
• HND, ABC Level 2 or higher in Arboriculture
• Strong IT skills (Word and Excel essential)
• Willingness to learn CAD, GIS and survey software
• Full UK driving licence
• Clear written and verbal communication

What We Offer

• £31,000 – £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Company car, laptop and mobile phone
• Annual and monthly bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Company pension contribution
• Professional membership subscriptions
• Ongoing CPD and structured training

A tailored development plan will be provided based on your experience and career goals.

About Connick Tree Care

Founded in 1985, Connick Tree Care is one of the South East’s leading arboricultural companies, working with commercial and domestic clients across the region.

We are Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors and hold ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditations, reflecting our commitment to quality, safety and environmental responsibility.

In 2024, we became an employee-owned business, giving all staff a shared stake in the company’s future and success.

Connick Tree Care is an equal opportunities employer.