Associate/Arboriculture Team Manager

Celnor Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Green is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead an arboriculture team and deliver high‑quality consultancy across the North West. You will manage surveys, risk assessments and CAD/ArcGIS outputs while liaising with planners and landowners to inform development projects.

You will drive business development, mentor staff, and ensure quality standards and profitable delivery in a multidisciplinary environment within the Celnor Group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Arboriculture or related field with professional membership.
• Proven Arboricultural consultancy experience and BS5837 skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing large, long-term surveys and contracts.
• Ability to write fee proposals, tenders and engage with clients.
• Strong planning knowledge and environmental legislation familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead arboriculture projects across sectors and deliver high quality consultancy.
• Support multi-disciplinary work and share expertise with the team.
• Manage surveys, risk assessments, tree management plans and CAD/ArcGIS outputs.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders throughout the planning process.
• Provide guidance on Tree Preservation Orders, licences and conservation areas.
• Oversee resources, budgeting and profitability of the arboriculture team.
• Develop client relationships and drive business development.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Team leadership

Business development

Client relations

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Membership of Arboricultural Association

BS5837 reporting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Who We Are

Urban Green is a specialist provider within environmental consultancy supporting clients across the North West. We are known for our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to play a key role in supporting our next phase of development.

Department

Ecology

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Manchester

Description

Team Associate/Arboriculture Manager

Urban Green

Who We Are

Urban Green is a specialist provider within environmental consultancy supporting clients across the North West. We are known for our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to play a key role in supporting our next phase of development.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job Details

We’re looking for an experienced team manager, running a team of Arboricultural Consultants and Surveyors. You will have experience leading projects to deliver high quality arboricultural consultancy services, managing client relationships and undertaking business development activities.

You’ll play a key role in business development, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the growth of our services. The role offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.

What You Will Do

• Lead the delivery of arboriculture projects across various sectors;
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and offer advice and the benefit of your experience to the wider arboriculture team and the business.
• Manage and undertake a variety of arboricultural surveys, large-scale risk assessments, tree management plans, tree mapping (CAD and ArcGIS Pro technology) and produce associated reports for submission to Local Planning Authorities and landowners.
• Liaise with the Local Planning Authorities, planners, architects, and other professionals to inform the planning and design process.
• Provide advice relating to Tree Preservation Orders, Felling Licences, tree work applications, Conservation Areas and High Hedges.
• Operational including resourcing and financial management of the arboriculture team.
• Manage client relationships and undertake business development activities.
• Mentor and support the development of the team.
• Maintain quality standards and demonstrate efficient and profitable delivery.

Who You Are

We’re seeking a commercially aware candidate with over five years’ post-qualification experience in planning. You’ll be resourceful, flexible, and ambitious, with a proven track record in business development and project delivery.

You’ll Bring

• A degree in Arboriculture or related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Arboricultural Association
• Extensive experience in an arboricultural consultancy role
• BS5837 consultancy skills and experience, producing reports, carrying out arboricultural impact assessments, arboricultural method statements and visual tree inspections
• Demonstrable team management experience
• Experience of writing fee proposals, tenders and engaging with clients and consultants/subconsultants
• Experience of managing large, long-term survey contracts engaging with multiple surveyors and stakeholders, ensuring excellent client relationships, profitability, quality standards and timely delivery.
• Strong knowledge and experience of tree surveying techniques and risk/hazard assessment methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of current planning and environmental legislation
• AutoCAD and GIS proficiency
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience and ability to negotiate with and obtain agreement from a wide range of clients and statutory consultees
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
• A positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach, working under your own initiative or within a multidisciplinary team environment

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.