Arboriculture Team Lead & Project Manager — Manchester

Celnor Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Green is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead an arboriculture team and deliver high‑quality consultancy across the North West. You will manage surveys, risk assessments and CAD/ArcGIS outputs while liaising with planners and landowners to inform development projects.

You will drive business development, mentor staff, and ensure quality standards and profitable delivery in a multidisciplinary environment within the Celnor Group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Arboriculture or related field with professional membership.
• Proven Arboricultural consultancy experience and BS5837 skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing large, long-term surveys and contracts.
• Ability to write fee proposals, tenders and engage with clients.
• Strong planning knowledge and environmental legislation familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead arboriculture projects across sectors and deliver high quality consultancy.
• Support multi-disciplinary work and share expertise with the team.
• Manage surveys, risk assessments, tree management plans and CAD/ArcGIS outputs.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders throughout the planning process.
• Provide guidance on Tree Preservation Orders, licences and conservation areas.
• Oversee resources, budgeting and profitability of the arboriculture team.
• Develop client relationships and drive business development.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Team leadership

Business development

Client relations

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Membership of Arboricultural Association

BS5837 reporting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Urban Green is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead an arboriculture team and deliver high‑quality consultancy across the North West. You will manage surveys, risk assessments and CAD/ArcGIS outputs while liaising with planners and landowners to inform development projects.

You will drive business development, mentor staff, and ensure quality standards and profitable delivery in a multidisciplinary environment within the Celnor Group.