Arboriculturist for Major Infrastructure Projects

Mott MacDonald; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Employee ownership

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver arboriculture services across a range of infrastructure projects. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with landscape, ecology, and engineering teams to ensure tree protection is embedded in design.

The role involves report writing, site supervision, and field surveys, with training and development opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and data quality. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in arboriculture or related environmental discipline, or Level 3–4 qualification as described in the Arboricultural Association Qualification Credit Framework.
• Capability in tree and fungi identification.
• Able to lead and carry out BS5837:2012 and Health and Safety surveys independently.
• Experience of attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Experience collecting data using GIS and CAD systems.
• A candidate that works well in a collaborative environment.
• Associate membership of the Arboricultural Association or Institute of Chartered Foresters or a willingness to work towards professional membership.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver arboriculture services across infrastructure projects.
• Prepare BS5837:2012 surveys and health and safety surveys.
• Lead safety, tree protection, and risk assessments for projects.
• Support report writing and data collection tasks.
• Collaborate with landscape, ecology, and wider environment teams.
• Coordinate with designers, project managers and engineers to integrate tree protection into design.

Skills

Tree & fungi ID

BS5837:2012 surveys

Health & safety surveys

Report writing skills

GIS & CAD data collection

Collaborative work style

Willingness to travel

AA/IFF membership path

Education

Arboriculture degree or Level 3-4 AA framework

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver arboriculture services across a range of infrastructure projects. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with landscape, ecology, and engineering teams to ensure tree protection is embedded in design.

The role involves report writing, site supervision, and field surveys, with training and development opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and data quality. Hybrid working is offered.