Field Arboricultural Surveyor – BS5837 & VTA Expert

Ground Control; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Arboricultural Surveyor to support our Arboriculture team across the UK. The role focuses on delivering high-quality BS5837 surveys, Visual Tree Assessments, and site inspections for infrastructure, development, and environmental projects.

Based in Brighton, you will work outdoors, manage your workload independently, and collaborate with experienced consultants and environmental specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking arboricultural surveys and inspections.
• Knowledge of BS5837:2012 surveys and tree assessment principles.
• Strong tree identification and knowledge of common defects, diseases and disorders.
• Experience using digital survey systems and specialist surveying software.
• Arboriculture/Forestry qualification (Level 3/4+).
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification (desirable).
• CSCS and/or ROLO certification (desirable).
• A full UK driving licence.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Undertake BS5837:2012 tree surveys to support planning, development and construction projects.
• Carry out Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) and tree condition surveys.
• Collect and record accurate tree data using digital surveying equipment and specialist software.
• Identify tree species and assess site constraints, providing detailed survey information.
• Carry out measurements including height, diameter, crown spread and rooting constraints.
• Support advanced tree investigations and decay detection surveys where required.
• Assist with tree protection monitoring and site inspections during construction.
• Work with consultants, contractors and clients to deliver survey information accurately.

Skills

Arboricultural surveys

Tree identification

Independent field work

Driving licence

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry Level 3/4+

Tools

Digital survey equipment

Survey software

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Arboricultural Surveyor to support our Arboriculture team across the UK. The role focuses on delivering high-quality BS5837 surveys, Visual Tree Assessments, and site inspections for infrastructure, development, and environmental projects.

Based in Brighton, you will work outdoors, manage your workload independently, and collaborate with experienced consultants and environmental specialists.