Arboriculturist

Waterjobsuk; Manchester, Abingdon, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Arboriculturist to join our UK team, delivering tree surveys and related reports for nationwide projects across infrastructure, renewables, and development sectors.

The role involves site and desk work with hybrid arrangements, regular UK travel, and the opportunity to advance to larger arboriculture projects while developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of BS5837:2012 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction'

Responsibilities

• Attend sites and conduct tree surveys.
• Write and collate tree related reports including surveys, impact assessments and method statements.
• Advise on tree related matters with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Attend project and client meetings.

Skills

BS5837 knowledge

Tree surveying

AutoCAD

AxciScape

Report writing

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

AxciScape

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arboriculturist

Region: Country Vicinity: United Kingdom (UK) Industry Sector: Conservation Jobs , Ecology Jobs , Renewable Energy jobs , Environmental Jobs , Biodiversity Jobs , GIS Jobs , Energy Jobs , Arboriculture Jobs , Stakeholder Engagement Jobs , Environmental Management Jobs , Habitat Management Jobs , Tree Jobs Job Category: Legal/Regulatory , Project Management , Policy , Compliance , Planning , Reporting , Arboriculturist , Surveying , Tree Surgeon Job Type: Permanent Education Level: Please see job description Salary Description: Competitive Salary + Excellent Range of Benefits Posted: 01/10/2026 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Tetra Tech Job Ref: GreenJobs - req7957 Closing Date: 30/11/2026

Location(s): Manchester, UK | Abingdon, UK | Birmingham, UK

Tetra Tech is looking for an experienced Arboriculturist to join our team of consultant arboriculturists and landscape architects in Shaping the Future. We work on a diverse range of projects including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and large-scale renewable energy projects as well as commercial, residential, retail, leisure and major infrastructure developments. Our renewables work includes solar, offshore and onshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Working closely with colleagues in the Landscape Team, multi-disciplinary colleagues and project teams, you'll be solving problems and deliver successful project outcomes for our clients across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.

The work includes site and desk-based work. Typically, your work will include:

• Attending sites and conducting tree surveys in accordance with BS5837 using tablet-based data capture software
• Writing and collating tree related reports, schedules and plans including Tree Surveys, Impact Assessments (AIA) and Method Statements (AMS)
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues, project teams and clients advising on tree related matters to address problems and deliver successful project outcomes
• Attending project and client meetings

Your Impact in This Position

In the short term, you'll establish a good working relationship with colleagues in the Arboriculture and Landscape Team and other disciplines within the office. You will immediately contribute to project delivery and fee earning work supporting projects throughout the UK. You will quickly take responsibility for Project Management and invoicing as appropriate.

Over the medium term, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career with greater responsibility for project management of larger arboriculture projects and developing client relationships that support a fulfilling career and contribute to profitable project outcomes. Working on multi-disciplinary projects you will also be able to develop working relationships with colleagues in other disciplines to support bids and secure new commissions.

In the long term, subject to performance, you'll have the opportunity to continue to develop your career further with the potential to move into management roles within the Arboriculture and Landscape Team.

Your Toolkit for Success at Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech we recruit using core capabilities - the toolkit of essential skills, experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to perform the role effectively. As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals that meet a benchmark level of expertise.

But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as the 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Tree Surveys

• The position requires an experienced arboriculturist who can competently and expediently undertake tree surveys in accordance with BS 5837 supporting projects across a wide range of sectors.

AutoCAD and associated Software

• The role requires an experienced and competent user of computer tablets to capture survey data. Consequently, you will need to be able to use AutoCAD and other tree survey related software such as AxciScape. Training will be provided for AxciScape software but you will ne some knowledge of AutoCAD.

Project Management and Organisational Skills

• Reflecting the level of experience, the position will have responsibility for small to medium sized projects under the direction of a more senior team member. Applicants will need to have good organisational and project management skills. Projects are proactively managed via a dedicated on-line programme to track project KPIs in real time

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent understanding of BS5837:2012 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction to Construction - Recommendations'
• Good tree identification and a knowledge of tree morphology and management
• Experience of conducting tree surveys and preparing reports including Impact Assessments (AIA) and Method Statements (AMS)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD and / or similar tree related software
• Able to work independently to meet project deadlines.
• We work throughout the UK so you will be able to commit to regular travel, throughout the country, with the potential for occasional over nights stays
• A valid driving licence is essential

Working Environment

The position involves a mix of site and office-based work with the expectation that a higher proportion will be on site. Hybrid working arrangements are offered with an expectation (if not otherwise out on site) to be in the office at least 2 days per week.

Rewarding Your Expertise

At Tetra Tech, we aim to offer a competitive market-rate salary aligned with the level and responsibilities of each role. Our total reward package is designed to reflect the seniority and impact of the position and includes a range of attractive benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

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