Arboriculture Consultant

Origin Environmental; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Employee EAP

Professional memberships

Development/training

Hybrid/flexible working

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Keystone Arboriculture & Forestry operates as part of Keystone Environmental Ltd. across the UK, delivering tree, woodland and forestry consultancy with a primary focus on survey data collection and reporting.

The team seeks to grow a capable consultant who can run small projects from instruction through to client delivery. The role supports ongoing training, with potential Level 4 apprenticeship, and requires a reliable, safety-conscious approach with willingness to travel and work flexible

Qualifications

• Level 2 Arboriculture qualification required; Level 4 training pursued.
• Willingness to undertake Level 4 qualification training.
• PTI qualification or readiness to obtain it.
• Experience with GIS data capture and BS5837 surveys.

Responsibilities

• Arrange site visits and data collection with Arboriculture & Forestry team.
• Contribute to risk assessments and method statements, including travel logistics.
• Prepare digital survey packages and ensure data handling is followed.
• Carry out tree condition assessments in line with British standards.
• Wear and maintain required PPE and keep tools in good condition.
• Maintain site tidiness and care for company equipment and vehicles.
• Complete basic site records and timesheets as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and ecological specialists.
• Carry out other duties as appropriate to Keystone Habitats.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to travel

GIS data capture

Knowledge of BS5837

Health & safety mindset

Education

Level 2 Arboriculture qualification

Level 4 qualification training

PTI qualification

Tools

GIS software

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.

Having already employed a Level 6 apprentice, we are keen to explore Level 4 apprenticeships with appropriate candidates. If you are an existing Level 4 student, we’d like to hear from you.

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 2 qualification in Arboriculture with a willingness to
  undertake level 4 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.

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.

Visit our website www.keyenv.co.uk to find out more.