Arboriculturist (Hybrid) – Protect Trees on UK Projects

Mott MacDonald; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions matching 4.5-7%

Employee ownership and bonuses

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver professional arboricultural services across major infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead BS5837 surveys, health and safety assessments, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate tree protection into design.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for career development, and a focus on specialist reporting and client delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in arboriculture or a related environmental discipline or a Level 3–4 qualification per the Arboricultural Association framework.
• Capability in identifying trees and fungi.
• Ability to lead BS5837:2012 and Health & Safety surveys independently.
• Experience collecting data using GIS and CAD systems.
• Willingness to travel and work in a collaborative environment.
• Associate membership of Arboricultural Association or Institute of Chartered Foresters or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Deliver arboriculture services across infrastructure projects.
• Lead BS5837:2012 surveys and health and safety surveys.
• Conduct tree climbing for bats and assist ecology surveys.
• Perform TPO, CA, ASNW and Veteran Tree assessments.
• Site supervision of contractors and implementation of tree protection measures.
• Collaborate with landscape, ecology, and environment teams to integrate design with tree retention.

Skills

Tree & fungi ID

Lead BS5837 surveys

Health & safety surveys

Collaborative teamwork

Willingness to travel

Tree climbing & rescue

QTRA certified

BS3998 familiarity

Associate membership potential

GIS data collection

CAD data collection

Education

Degree in arboriculture or related environmental discipline

Arboricultural Association/ICF qualification framework (Level 3–4)

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver professional arboricultural services across major infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead BS5837 surveys, health and safety assessments, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate tree protection into design.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for career development, and a focus on specialist reporting and client delivery.