Arboricultural Consultant: BS 5837 & Site Leadership

Tetra Tech Europe; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Consultant Arboriculturist to join a growing, national arboriculture team. You will deliver BS 5837 surveys, veteran and visual assessments, and provide arboricultural advice across diverse projects, with flexible hybrid working in the UK.

You will manage tree data, reports and client communications while developing team capability and coordinating with ecology and natural capital specialists.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in arboriculture (QCF) or equivalent.
• Demonstrable BS 5837 survey and reporting experience.
• Strong tree identification (pests, disease, fungi).
• Line-management and QA experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BS 5837 surveys, veteran and visual tree assessments, safety and risk surveys.
• Prepare tree constraints and opportunities plans, management plans, impact assessments and method statements.
• Liaise with local authorities on TPOs and conservation areas.
• Supervise site works; produce fee proposals and tenders.
• Support the Natural Capital team.

Skills

BS 5837 surveys

Tree assessment

QA reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Site management

Team leadership

Education

Level 4 Arboriculture (QCF)

BS 5837 survey experience

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Consultant Arboriculturist to join a growing, national arboriculture team. You will deliver BS 5837 surveys, veteran and visual assessments, and provide arboricultural advice across diverse projects, with flexible hybrid working in the UK.

You will manage tree data, reports and client communications while developing team capability and coordinating with ecology and natural capital specialists.