Arboricultural Consultant - Tree Surveys for Development

Service Care; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting an experienced Arboricultural Consultant / Tree Surveyor to support construction and development projects in Borough Green, Kent.

You will conduct tree surveys, prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements, and work with architects, engineers, developers and local planning authorities to ensure trees are protected throughout planning and construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years' experience delivering tree surveys for commercial development projects.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5837:2012.
• Experience preparing Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, KeyTree, QGIS or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tree surveys, assessing species, dimensions, health, structural condition and life expectancy.
• Prepare reports in line with BS 5837:2012, including AIA and AMS.
• Produce TCP and TPP using CAD or GIS software.
• Calculate Root Protection Areas and assess tree retention categories.
• Advise design teams on tree protection and mitigation measures.
• Liaise with local planning authorities regarding TPOs and Conservation Areas.
• Carry out site monitoring to ensure tree protection measures are implemented.

Skills

Tree surveying

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

CAD software use

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture

Degree in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry (advantageous)

Tools

AutoCAD

KeyTree

QGIS

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting an experienced Arboricultural Consultant / Tree Surveyor to support construction and development projects in Borough Green, Kent.

You will conduct tree surveys, prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements, and work with architects, engineers, developers and local planning authorities to ensure trees are protected throughout planning and construction.