Arboricultural Consultant - Evesham / Solihull area (Ideally based within approximately 1 hour) - £30,000–£40,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Evesham, Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking an Arboricultural Consultant to join an established Midlands consultancy covering the Evesham, Solihull and surrounding area.

Candidates at different stages of their arboricultural career will survey, report and manage client projects, with opportunities to develop to senior roles while handling tree surveys, BS5837 surveys, and planning-related work.

The role involves field-based site visits and driving across the Midlands.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or practical experience within arboriculture.
• Good tree identification, surveying and inspection skills.
• Understanding of tree health, condition, defects and risk.
• Relevant arboricultural qualification would be beneficial.
• Knowledge or experience of BS5837 would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tree surveys and inspections across sites.
• Undertake BS5837 surveys for planning and development projects.
• Produce Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Prepare Tree Protection Plans and tree constraints information.
• Conduct tree condition and risk assessments.
• Advise clients on tree management and development constraints.
• Support applications relating to Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas.
• Liaise with clients, developers, planning teams and local authorities.
• Prepare clear and commercially focused arboricultural reports.
• Organise and manage site visits and workload.
• Develop client relationships and take on greater project responsibility as experience develops.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Tree surveying

BS5837 awareness

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Arboricultural Consultant - Evesham / Solihull area (Ideally based within approximately 1 hour) - £30,000–£40,000

We are recruiting an Arboricultural Consultant to join an established arboricultural consultancy, covering the Evesham, Solihull and wider Midlands area.This opportunity is suitable for candidates at different stages of their arboricultural career, from those looking to develop their first consultancy experience through to experienced Consultants who are confident managing surveys, reports and client projects independently.

You will work across a varied portfolio of projects, including residential and commercial development, estates and landowners, educational sites and local authority work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tree surveys and inspections across a range of sites
• Undertake BS5837 tree surveys for planning and development projects
• Produce Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements
• Prepare Tree Protection Plans and tree constraints information
• Conduct tree condition and risk assessments
• Advise clients on tree management and development constraints
• Support applications relating to Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas
• Liaise with clients, developers, planning teams and local authorities
• Prepare clear and commercially focused arboricultural reports
• Organise and manage site visits and workload
• Develop client relationships and take on greater project responsibility as experience develops

The Company

An established specialist arboricultural consultancy working across the Midlands and delivering a varied range of tree surveying, planning, development and management services. The business works with a diverse client base and offers the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of arboricultural projects.

The Candidate

• Knowledge or practical experience within arboriculture
• Good tree identification, surveying and inspection skills
• Understanding of tree health, condition, defects and risk
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and organise field-based work effectively
• Relevant arboricultural qualification would be beneficial
• Knowledge or experience of BS5837 would be advantageous, although development can be provided for more junior candidates
• Previous consultancy experience beneficial for more experienced applicants
• Applications welcomed from Arboricultural Consultants, Tree Surveyors, Tree Officers and experienced Arborists looking to move into consultancy
• Full UK driving licence due to the field-based nature of the role

The Package

• Salary £30,000–£40,000DOE
• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of arboricultural projects
• Suitable for junior through to experienced Consultants
• Training and development for candidates progressing into consultancy
• Increasing responsibility and ownership of projects as experience develops
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a specialist arboricultural consultancy

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.