Arborist

PJA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PJA is seeking an Arborist to join their Nature Services team in Birmingham. This role involves delivering arboricultural services for various projects, requiring experience in tree surveys and assessment reports. The ideal candidate will have strong surveying skills and a Level 3 qualification in arboriculture.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years professional experience in arboriculture.
• Strong understanding of BS5837 assessments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform BS5837 tree surveys and produce associated reports.
• Consult with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Contribute to ecological and BNG deliverables.

Skills

Surveying

Report Writing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Arboriculture Qualification

Current Membership to Arboricultural Association

Tools

GIS software (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS)

CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD)

Job description

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We are looking to recruit an Arborist in our Nature Services team to be located in our Birmingham office.

To support the delivery of arboricultural services across a range of planning and development projects, working closely with ecologists and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) specialists as part of an integrated Nature Services Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day tasks will be varied, but will include:
• Undertaking BS5837:2012 tree surveys to inform development proposals.
• Producing Baseline Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
• Preparing associated drawings including Tree Constraints Plans and Tree Protection Plans.
• Leading consultation with local authority tree officers and other relevant stakeholders to support project teams on arboricultural matters.
• Collaborating with the wider project team during design development stages.
• Providing input into wider ecological and BNG-related deliverables, working alongside ecologists and BNG assessors (note: you will not be expected to deliver these documents independently).
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to high-quality, client-facing reports.
• A recognised arboriculture qualification to a minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in arboriculture.
• Strong surveying and report writing skills, particularly in relation to BS5837 assessments.
• Current membership to the Arboricultural Association.
• Good understanding of tree protection and management principles in a planning context.
• Confidence in liaising with stakeholders, including local authorities and design teams.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK for site visits and project work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within a consultancy or commercial environment.
• Familiarity with the UK planning system and its implications for arboriculture.
• Working knowledge of GIS or CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS).

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of professional subscription
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Life Assurance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  Environmental Services and Civil Engineering

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