Arboriculture Consultant and Senior Arboriculture Consultant

Arcadis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking an Arboriculturist to join their ecology team. The successful candidate will conduct ecological and arboricultural surveys and assessments, impacting natural and built environments positively.

Responsibilities include conducting BS 5837 arboricultural surveys, providing expert advice, and engaging in innovative projects that improve quality of life. A background in arboriculture and relevant certifications are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Hold a suitable qualification in Arboriculture and relevant membership.
• Knowledge of tree quality surveys and impact assessments.
• Previous experience with tree condition surveys for planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and provide reports for sustainable improvement.
• Undertake arboricultural surveys and produce reports.
• Inspect potential bat roosting features during climbing surveys.

Skills

Knowledge of BS 5837 2012 tree quality surveys

Understanding of health and safety issues

Experience with database asset management software

Ability to conduct climbing surveys

Education

FdSc Arb, BSc or Technician’s Certificate in Arboriculture

Membership of the Arboricultural Association or the Institute of Chartered Foresters

Tools

Tablet data collection software

Job description

As an Arcadian, you help us deliver world‑leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You will be part of our global business, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Description

As an Arboriculturist, you will join our ecology team and support the full range of ecological and arboricultural surveys and assessments, providing advice on master‑planning, mitigation, enhancement design, ecosystem service and natural capital assessment.

As part of our Environmental team, you’ll help improve quality of life through work on protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.

Role Accountabilities

• Conduct surveys and provide associated reports to improve quality of life sustainably.
• Undertake BS 5837 2012 arboricultural surveys and produce associated reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Conduct climbing surveys to inspect potential bat roosting features.
• Provide general advice on arboricultural issues.
• Complete arbor projects and advise clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a suitable qualification (e.g., FdSc Arb, BSc or Technician’s Certificate in Arboriculture or higher) and membership of the Arboricultural Association or the Institute of Chartered Foresters.
• Knowledge of BS 5837 2012 tree quality surveys, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Previous experience undertaking tree condition surveys and reporting suitable for planning applications.
• Understanding of health and safety issues related to site survey and supervision.
• Desired: LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector Certificate.
• Desired: CS38: Accessing a Tree with Rope and Harness and Aerial Rescue.
• Desired: Experience with database asset management software and tablet data collection.
• Desired: Experience assessing trees for potential bat roosting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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