Assistant Arboriculturist

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Arborist to join their Ecology and Arboriculture team. The role involves supporting arboriculture projects through field surveys, assessments, and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications or be working towards them, alongside a strong desire to learn and contribute within a team of professionals. Flexibility to travel within the UK is essential. The company offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant written, analytical, and application skills required.
• Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Willingness to learn and develop core arboriculture skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior and Consultant Arboriculturists.
• Conduct site-based surveys and assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Assist in data analysis and project management.

Skills

Enthusiasm for arboriculture

Analytical skills

Experience with digital data capture devices

Teamwork ability

Flexibility to travel

Education

Qualification in arboriculture (or working towards)

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

Do you have a passion for trees?

WSP has a large, highly experienced and friendly Ecology and Arboriculture team who get involved with a diverse range of interesting projects across a number of sectors within the UK for both private and public sector clients. The team pride themselves on the integrated support offered by working alongside in‑houses specialists to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.

You will be expected to be involved with several projects concurrently and be a proactive member of the team. We have GIS and CAD specialists within WSP so knowledge of these systems is not required but is an advantage. Experience of working with digital data capture devices such as tablets in the field is preferred.

The Arboriculture and Forestry team and its projects are spread across the UK so there is flexibility on location.

Your New Role, What’s Involved?

• Provide support to the Senior and Consultant Arboriculturists.
• Site based surveys, assessments, measurements, inspections and monitoring in relation to BS5837:2012 and tree hazard assessments.
• Collation and interpretation of arboricultural information from desk studies.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Data analysis and project management.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Enthusiasm for arboriculture and willingness to learn.
• Has relevant written, analytical, and application skills.
• Appropriate academic qualification in arboriculture or working towards a suitable qualification.
• The ability to work as part of a team of arboricultural professionals as well as on your own.
• The flexibility to travel and work away from home within the UK regularly.
• An understanding of health and safety in the workplace and a responsibility to always act professionally.
• A desire to develop your core arboriculture and consultancy skills.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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