Arboriculture Consultant

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Salary

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Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

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Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Arboriculture Consultant to join our growing Environmental Team, with the flexibility to be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will work across infrastructure projects, focusing on trees and the built environment, in a multidisciplinary setting with planners, ecologists and landscape colleagues.

You will undertake BS5837 surveys, arboricultural impact assessments, TPO coordination, and provide on-site tree protection guidance to design teams and contractors, contributing to

Qualifications

• Degree or Level 3 Arboriculture qualification or equivalent.
• Hands-on arboricultural report delivery to tight deadlines.
• Experience delivering BS5837:2012 surveys and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake BS5837 tree surveys and arboricultural impact assessments.
• Coordinate TPO applications and liaise with tree officers.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders and contractors on tree protection.

Skills

CAD

GIS

Digital surveys

Tree surveys

Education

Degree or Level 3 Arboriculture qualification

Tools

BS5837

Job description

Trees are not an afterthought in good infrastructure design. They are part of the story. At Stantec, our Environmental Team works closely with clients to develop solutions that are genuinely sustainable, not just on paper, but in practice. We think differently about the challenges ahead, and we are looking for an Arboriculture Consultant who does the same.

If you have built your career doing meaningful arboricultural work and you are ready to do it at a larger scale, alongside a team that truly values what you bring, this could be the right move.

About The Role

We are looking for an Arboriculture Consultant to join our growing environmental team, with the flexibility to be based in our Edinburgh or Glasgow offices.

You will work across a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects spanning the energy and water sectors, with an initial focus across Scotland. Day to day, you will sit within a genuinely multidisciplinary team, working alongside town planners, ecologists, landscape architects and environmental consultants to support the design and delivery of projects where trees and the built environment meet.

A typical week might see you undertaking BS5837 tree surveys, preparing arboricultural impact assessments, coordinating TPO applications or leading discussions with tree officers and affected stakeholders. You will support design teams in finding solutions that work around trees where possible, and advise contractors on on‑site tree protection and mitigation. No two weeks look exactly the same, and that variety is something the team genuinely enjoys.

Your Impact

This is a team on an upward trajectory, and you will be part of shaping where it goes. The projects you work on will leave a tangible mark on the landscapes and communities they pass through, and your expertise will be a key part of ensuring that mark is right.

As the team grows, so will your opportunities. There is real scope for career progression here, and as Stantec continues to diversify and expand across the UK, the possibilities stretch well beyond your immediate role.

About You

You hold a degree or a minimum Level 3 Arboriculture qualification, such as an HNC Arb, AA Tech Cert or NDip Arb. You have hands‑on experience delivering comprehensive arboricultural reports to tight deadlines, and you are confident in undertaking tree surveys in line with BS5837:2012.

You are comfortable working in a design-and-build environment, where communication, pragmatism, and an eye for innovative solutions matter just as much as technical knowledge. You are familiar with CAD, GIS and digital survey tools, and you are proactive in managing your workload and, where needed, arboricultural subcontractors.

Most of all, you care about doing the work well, and you are looking for a team that feels the same way.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor in 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies in 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.

• We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, as well as paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan to support you in becoming chartered with ICE.

• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment, an Early Careers peer group, and a wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, discounted gym membership, and lots more.

• Hybrid/Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible work.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Other Locations

Glasgow, Newcastle

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