Arboriculturist: Tree Protection for Major Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions match 4.5–7%

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits and bonus schemes

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver arboriculture services on infrastructure projects across the UK. The role involves BS5837:2012 surveys, report writing, and site supervision while collaborating with landscape, ecology and other teams.

The successful candidate will bring degree-level arboriculture or related environmental qualifications, reporting skills and a willingness to travel. Hybrid working options and training support are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in arboriculture or related environmental discipline (ecology, environmental management or similar) or Level 3–4 Arboricultural qualification.
• Ability to identify trees and fungi.
• Able to lead BS5837 surveys and Health & Safety surveys independently.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Experience with GIS and CAD data collection.
• Collaborative working style.
• Willingness to travel.
• Associate membership of Arboricultural Association or ICF or working toward membership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver arboriculture services across infrastructure projects.
• Produce and coordinate BS5837:2012 surveys and related reports.
• Support health and safety surveys and protected species surveys.
• Collaborate with landscape, ecology and other teams to integrate arboriculture in design.
• Lead report writing to professional standards.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

GIS data collection

CAD data collection

Report writing

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in arboriculture or related environmental discipline

Level 3–4 Arboricultural qualification

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver arboriculture services on infrastructure projects across the UK. The role involves BS5837:2012 surveys, report writing, and site supervision while collaborating with landscape, ecology and other teams.

The successful candidate will bring degree-level arboriculture or related environmental qualifications, reporting skills and a willingness to travel. Hybrid working options and training support are available.