Arborist for Infrastructure: Tree Protection & Ecology Lead

Mott MacDonald; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions matching

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Holiday entitlement 33–35 days

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver arboricultural services across infrastructure projects in the UK, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers hybrid working with opportunities to develop professionally and work on major projects such as HS2 and National Highways improvements.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are enthusiastic about arboriculture, the environment, and continuous learning, with training support to grow within our

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree 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.
• Willingness to travel and work in collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead BS5837:2012 surveys on infrastructure projects of varying scale.
• Produce arboricultural method statements and scoping assessments.
• Conduct health and safety surveys and reports.
• Assist with tree protection measures and site supervision of contractors.
• Collaborate with landscape, ecology, and project teams to integrate arboriculture into design.
• Develop professional report writing skills and project documentation.

Skills

Degree in Arboriculture

Tree & fungi ID

BS5837 surveys

Attention to detail

Report writing

GIS & CAD

Team player

AA/ICF membership

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

QA Framework Level 3/4

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Arboriculturist to deliver arboricultural services across infrastructure projects in the UK, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers hybrid working with opportunities to develop professionally and work on major projects such as HS2 and National Highways improvements.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are enthusiastic about arboriculture, the environment, and continuous learning, with training support to grow within our