Arboriculture Consultant

Lanpro; England; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Day One Enhanced Annual Leave

Death in service cover

Hybrid working environment

CPD support

Enhanced Pension

Private medical insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Lanpro is seeking an Arboriculture Consultant to deliver arboricultural surveys, reports and advisory services for renewable energy and residential projects across the UK. You will liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to manage budgets, timescales and deliver high-quality reports.

The role requires BS5837 surveying, strong report writing, and willingness to travel to sites in varied weather conditions. A degree in Arboriculture and full UK driving licence are essential.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent in Arboriculture or related field.
• Experience in advisory roles with project delivery.
• BS5837 tree surveying with relevant software.
• Strong report writing and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of tree species, planning, and legislation.
• Member of arboricultural body (or eligible).
• Willingness to travel to varied sites.
• Eligible to work in the UK with driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and undertake arboricultural surveys and prepare reports and plans in line with BS5837:2012 guidance from pre-planning to construction.
• Support with Tree Survey Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Monitor and supervise works on active construction sites.
• Undertake tree risk assessments and associated risk management.
• Identify veteran and ancient arboricultural features.
• Prepare quotations for arboricultural services.
• Act as specialist to support clients and internal teams with pragmatic solutions.
• Escalate complex issues to senior management and support resolutions.
• Maintain and build relationships with clients.
• Assist with development of new arboricultural specialisms.

Conocimientos

Arboriculture degree

Tree surveying BS5837

Report writing

Pest & disease knowledge

Professional membership

Travel readiness

Driving licence

Educación

Degree in Arboriculture

Herramientas

AutoCAD

QGIS

Descripción del empleo

About Lanpro

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design. We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments. About Lanpro Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide. Our Group now has access to offices in Norwich, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter and Chelmsford. Our multidisciplinary service spans across multiple disciplines. Our Group offerings now include Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Ecology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Landscape Architecture, Architecture & Design, Arboriculture, Visualisation, Historic Environment, Acoustics, Air Quality, Civil Engineering, Geo-environmental, MEP Building Services, Structures, Sustainability, Transport & Highways, Utilities, Water & Flood Risk. We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions. To find out more about our culture, please click here. We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors. We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

The role

The role includes delivering a range of arboricultural consultancy and advisory services for a variety of projects and contracts, primarily in the renewable energy and residential sectors. The chosen candidate will liaise with clients, contractors, statutory agents and a multi-disciplinary team; assisting with managing project budgets, timescales and delivery, undertaking arboricultural surveys and with a focus on the production of high-quality technical reports, drawings and advice. We have one open vacancy for the role of Arboriculture Consultant. We are open to applications from candidates across the UK who are happy to travel as needed.

If successful, you will:

• Co-ordinate and undertake arboricultural surveys and prepare reports and plans in line with BS5837:2012 guidance (from pre-planning feasibility studies to construction stage support and everything in between).
• Support with the delivery of comprehensive Tree Survey Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Undertake arboricultural monitoring and supervision of works on active construction sites.
• Undertake tree risk assessments and associated risk management appraisals.
• Identify and assess veteran and ancient arboricultural features.
• Support with preparing quotations for arboricultural services.
• Act as specialist to support clients and internal teams with pragmatic solutions.
• Escalating complex issues to senior management and supporting with resolutions.
• Maintaining and building strong working relationships with existing and new clients.
• Assisting with the development of new arboricultural specialisms for the company.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry or other related environmental discipline.
• Experience in a similar advisory role, with a proven track record of successful project management and delivery.
• Proficiency in tree surveying to BS5837:2012 with the use of relevant software.
• Demonstrable experience in writing high quality reports with attention to detail.
• Sound Knowledge of tree species identification, morphology, management, planning, legislation and best practice.
• Sound knowledge of pest and disease diagnostics, control measures and mitigation.
• Professional membership of an arboricultural / forestry industry body (or ability to obtain this).
• Ability to apply a proportional and pragmatic approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce concise reports to high standards.
• Able and willing to travel to sites in varied weather conditions.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

• A good working knowledge and ability to prepare scaled plans within AutoCAD and QGIS.
• Experience undertaking tree risk inspection using a relevant assessment matrix; e.g, QTRA, VALID, THREATS, etc.
• A Lantra accredited Professional Tree Inspector qualification.

Benefits

• Day One Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Death in service cover
• Centrally based City offices
• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
• Protected CPD (Department, individual and companywide)
• Professional Body membership contribution
• Enhanced Company pension
• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
• E Learning portal access
• Non contractual growth bonus scheme
• After Probation and Beyond Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted Gym membership
• Discounts and perks - Amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Café Nero
• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
• BUPA Cash Plan Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
• Cycle to work scheme