Arboricultural Surveyor — Development & Planning Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project variety

Professional development

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting an Arboricultural Consultant / Tree Surveyor to support construction and development projects in Borough Green, Kent. You will conduct tree surveys in line with BS 5837:2012, prepare AIA, AMS, TCP and TPP, and liaise with architects, developers and planning authorities to protect trees through planning and construction.

Applicants should hold a Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent, with at least two years' experience in commercial development

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years' experience delivering tree surveys for commercial development projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of BS 5837:2012.
• Experience preparing Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements and tree protection plans.
• Knowledge of tree retention categories, Root Protection Area calculations and construction-related tree protection.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, KeyTree, QGIS or similar software.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association or registration with the Institute of Chartered Foresters, or working towards an appropriate professional grade.
• Level 5 or Level 6 qualification, degree in Arboriculture or Urban Forestry, Lantra Professional Tree Inspection qualification and valid CSCS card would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tree surveys, assessing species, dimensions, health, structural condition and life expectancy.
• Prepare technical reports in line with BS 5837:2012, including Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
• Produce Tree Constraints Plans (TCP) and Tree Protection Plans (TPP) using CAD or GIS software.
• Calculate Root Protection Areas (RPAs) and assess tree retention categories.
• Advise design and construction teams on tree protection, mitigation measures and potential development constraints.
• Liaise with local planning authorities regarding Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Conservation Areas.
• Carry out site monitoring and inspections throughout construction to ensure tree protection measures are implemented correctly.
• Recommend practical solutions to minimise the impact of construction works on retained trees.
• Ensure arboricultural reports, plans and site activities comply with relevant standards and planning requirements.

Skills

Tree surveys execution

Root Protection Areas calculations

Report writing

Liaison with authorities

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture

Degree or Level 5/6 in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry

Lantra Tree Inspection qualification (advantageous)

Tools

AutoCAD

KeyTree

QGIS

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting an Arboricultural Consultant / Tree Surveyor to support construction and development projects in Borough Green, Kent. You will conduct tree surveys in line with BS 5837:2012, prepare AIA, AMS, TCP and TPP, and liaise with architects, developers and planning authorities to protect trees through planning and construction.

Applicants should hold a Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent, with at least two years' experience in commercial development