Consultant Arboriculturist

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Arboriculture Consultant to support the Principal and Senior Consultant on a range of tree-focused projects across the UK. The role involves site surveys, desk study interpretation, technical report writing, and contributing to arboricultural impact assessments.

You will liaise with design teams to develop mitigation solutions, analyse data, and manage projects while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Level 3 arboriculture qualification or related field.
• PTI certificate.
• Experience as arboriculture consultant or local authority tree officer or similar.
• Experience in arboriculture surveys using digital data capture.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Site surveys, assessments, measurements and tree hazard assessments.
• Collation and interpretation of arboricultural information from desk studies.
• Prepare technical reports and arboricultural impact assessments.
• Input into mitigation strategies with the design team.
• Data analysis and project management.
• Support senior and junior team members.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Pragmatic approach

Education

Level 3 Arboriculture qualification

PTI certificate

Tools

GIS

CAD

Tablets/digital data capture

Job description

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-house 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 developing mitigation solutions.
• 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 arboriculture or a related 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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.