Consultant Arboriculturalist

WSP USA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Arboriculture Consultant to contribute to various projects across the UK. The role involves conducting surveys, preparing reports, and supporting team members to deliver high-quality work. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in arbor field and PTI certification, alongside enthusiasm for trees and arboriculture. The position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment and develop consultancy skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in arbor field.
• Professional Tree Inspectors (PTI certificate).
• Experience in undertaking arboriculture surveys using digital data capture.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Principal and Senior Consultant.
• Conduct site-based surveys and assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with design team to develop mitigation solutions.

Skills

Enthusiasm for arboriculture

Ability to work in a team

Experience in arboriculture surveys

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Education

Level 3 qualification in arbor field

Professional Tree Inspectors (PTI certificate)

Tools

Digital data capture devices

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 Principal and Senior Consultant
• 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.
• Preparing technical reports and feasibility studies, inputting into arboricultural impact assessments and arboricultural method statements.
• Liaising with design team developingn
• Data analysis and project management.
• Provide support to the senior and junior members of the team.
• Working on NSIP / DCO projects preparing technical reports and feasibility studies, inputting into arboricultural impact assessments and arboricultural method statements.
• Liaising with design team developing mitigation solutions.
• Data analysis and project management.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, work to agreed standards and delivery high quality work.
• Project pricing at for small sites.
• Actively participates in recruitment when asked.
• Desire to work with junior team members to encourage their career development.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Enthusiasm for arboriculture and willingness to learn
• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in arbor field.
• Professional Tree Inspectors (PTI certificate).
• Experience as an arboriculture consultant and / or as a local authority tree officer or similar
• Experience in undertaking arboriculture surveys using digital data capture
• Experience in inputting to and producing high quality technical arboriculture reports in support of planning applications
• The ability to work in a pragmatic team of arboricultural, landscape and environmental professionals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and arboricultural survey methodologies
• The flexibility to travel and work away from home within the UK regularly
• A desire to develop your core arboriculture and consultancy skills
• Positive health and safety approach to all aspects of work and an understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• A responsibility to always act professionally.

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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