Arboriculture Tree Surveyor – Field Inspections & Travel

Amey Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension

Holidays 24 days

Training Opportunities

Career Growth

Flexible Benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey Ltd in Scotland is recruiting Permanent Tree Surveyors to support trunk road landscape surveys across Glasgow to Ayrshire. You will work remotely within a field team, traveling daily in a company vehicle to locations within the region.

The role involves inspecting trees, woodlands and landscape assets, ensuring safety, quality and legal compliance while supporting operational teams. A relevant arboriculture degree and Lantra Tree Inspection qualification are preferred or to be achieved.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science or related (preferred).
• Lantra Professional Tree Inspection qualification or plan to achieve it (essential).
• Experience on trunk road maintenance or similar roles (desirable).
• Experience using GIS systems (desirable).
• Strong entry-level candidates with relevant qualifications welcome.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys and inspections across our network.
• Spot defects, assess their priority and help keep landscapes safe and thriving.
• Support landscape‑related enquiries and projects.
• Undertake site measurements to ensure consistency and quality.
• Assist supervision and auditing of site operations to meet safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and champion new ideas.
• Work closely with colleagues across the team.
• Complete all necessary training to build the skills and knowledge needed to excel.

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Communication

IT systems literacy

Stakeholder liaison

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Arboriculture

Lantra Professional Tree Inspection

Full, valid driving licence

Tools

GIS

Job description

Amey Ltd in Scotland is recruiting Permanent Tree Surveyors to support trunk road landscape surveys across Glasgow to Ayrshire. You will work remotely within a field team, traveling daily in a company vehicle to locations within the region.

The role involves inspecting trees, woodlands and landscape assets, ensuring safety, quality and legal compliance while supporting operational teams. A relevant arboriculture degree and Lantra Tree Inspection qualification are preferred or to be achieved.