Arboriculture Consultant

Malaysianwildlife; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days’ annual leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional memberships

Job summary

Keystone Environmental Ltd. is seeking an Arboriculture & Forestry Consultant to join the UK team, focusing on tree surveys, risk assessments and development advice. You will support a growing department that prioritises safety, quality and biodiversity outcomes.

The role requires a minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification with willingness to travel across the UK, including site visits and field data collection. Training towards Level 6 and PTI accreditation is encouraged and supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.
• Experience with GIS data capture and BS5837 surveys.
• Training towards Level 6 qualification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site visits with the Arboriculture & Forestry team.
• Conduct site surveys and collect data for reports.
• Carry out tree condition assessments per British standards.
• Assist in preparing safety and risk assessments.
• Maintain equipment and site tidiness.

Skills

GIS data capture

Arboriculture expertise

Team collaboration

Site surveying

Health and safety focus

Strong communication

Education

Arboriculture Level 4

Arboriculture Level 6 training

PTI qualification

Tools

GIS software

QTRA knowledge

BS5837 Survey

Job description

About Us

Keystone is a consultancy-led ecological enhancement business. We create lasting benefits for biodiversity, people and places.

Our Vision is to accelerate nature recovery and reverse biodiversity decline across the UK.

Our integrated approach combines ecological and arboricultural consultancy with habitat creation, restoration and management, allowing us to deliver effective solutions for projects of all sizes. Having established a first-class reputation for enhancing ecological habitats, we specialise in conservation driven projects that focus on nature restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain at scale.

We work across a range of sectors and our focus remains the same: helping clients achieve successful outcomes while creating lasting benefits for the environment.

Origin Enterprises and Origin Environmental

In 2022, Keystone became part of Origin Enterprises plc, an international leader in sustainable land use solutions. The acquisition has strengthened our business through investment, long-term stability and access to a wider network of
expertise. Being part of Origin gives employees and clients the best of both worlds; the agility and close-knit culture of an independent consultancy, backed by the resources, opportunities and security of a successful and much larger
enterprise.

Keystone forms part of the Origin Environmental Division, and we are one of seven specialist consultancies offering complementary services across the built and natural environment.

Origin Environmental operates across UK & Ireland, bringing together expertise in ecology, environmental planning, arboriculture and landscape, giving clients access to a full suite of environmental services under one umbrella.

Keystone operates independently within the group, retaining its own brand identity, leadership team, and client relationships while benefiting from shared resources and cross-selling opportunities.

At Keystone we pride ourselves on a professional family feel that attracts clients and employees alike. We share Origin’s values, People, Community, Partnerships, Integrity, and Innovation, which are reflected in all that we do and lie at the very core of our business.

Role Overview

Keystone Arboriculture & Forestry department work throughout the UK providing expert tree woodland and forestry consultancy in most sectors with a primary focus on trees and development, tree hazard management and all aspects of forestry and woodland management. Currently a team of four with a combined experience in excess of 110 years, we believe that our backgrounds, knowledge and approach to focusing on outcomes for trees and people sets us apart from most other companies.

Our Arboriculture Consultant is required to support the wider team focusing on site survey data collection while building experience and skills towards becoming a consultant capable of running small projects from instruction through survey reporting technical drawing and submission of deliverables to senior members of the team ahead of issue to our clients.

The role requires a reliable and positive approach, a willingness to learn and a strong commitment to health, safety, environmental protection and quality. Training and project-specific instruction will be provided as appropriate.

Prerequisites:

• Full UK driving license.
• Willingness to travel, stay away from home and work flexible hours when project requirements demand.
• Ability to undertake practical outdoor survey work across varied terrain and in changing weather conditions, with reasonable adjustments where required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Arboriculture & Forestry team to arrange site visits, survey and data collection
• Contribute to the preparation of risk assessment method statements including the logistics associated with travel and accommodation throughout the UK
• Prepare (with support) digital survey packages and associated IT hardware for site survey works and ensure data handling processes are adhered to
• Carry out tree condition assessments in accordance with British standards and industry best practice
• Wear and maintain the required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, site tidiness and care for company tools, vehicles and equipment
• Complete basic site records, checks and timesheets accurately when required
• Work cooperatively and professionally with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and ecological specialists
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and the requirements of Keystone Habitats

Essential Competencies:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A dependable and punctual approach to work
• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture with a willingness to
  undertake level 6 qualification training
• Hold the PTI qualification or at least be sufficiently experienced and trained
  to be able to obtain the qualification
• Previous experience of digital data capture using GIS based software
• Previous experience including training in tree risk benefit assessment such
  as QTRA VALID or others
• Previous experience of BS5837 Survey
• A practical and adaptable approach to changing site requirements

Desirable Competencies:

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• First aid +F
• Previous experience in tree care / arboriculture operations / urban forestry
  / woodland management
• Experience of working on construction, infrastructure or environmentally
  sensitive sites.
• Professional member of the Arboricultural Association and/or working towards chartered status

Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may be required to undertake other related duties to meet the operational needs of Keystone Environmental Ltd.

Why work for Keystone?

• Interesting, diverse and meaningful projects that support our vision
• Industry aligned salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Paid professional memberships, including CIEEM (where applicable)
• Ongoing investment in your development through internal and external training
• Regular performance and career development reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced family leave
• A supportive and inclusive culture (e.g. Menopause and Neurodiversity Café)
• Annual whole-team community action day
• Staff appreciation events
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can grow, contribute and feel valued.