Hybrid Principal Arboricultural Consultant – Tree Surveys & Reports

AECOM

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Arboricultural Consultant to join our Nature team across the UK. You’ll lead tree surveys, prepare BS 5837 reports and provide expert arboricultural advice to clients, with opportunities for mentoring and project management.

Based in UK offices such as Leeds, Bristol, Basingstoke, Cambridge or Croydon, this role offers hybrid working, development through AECOM University, and a path to senior leadership within a global infrastructure firm that values diversity and

Qualifications

Expert knowledge of arboricultural principles with BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014 and BS3998:2010.
Experience in tree identification, inspection and condition assessment.
Knowledge of UK arboriculture policies and legislation.
Full clean UK driving licence for remote site attendance.

Responsibilities

Organise, oversee and undertake tree surveys for planning and condition assessment.
Prepare and review arboricultural reports to BS 5837:2012 and AIA/AMS.
Prepare Tree Condition Reports and provide expert arboricultural advice to internal/external teams.
Act as expert witness for planning appeals or other examinations.
Work independently or with teams, potentially including line/project management.
Organise site monitoring and supervise works to discharge planning conditions.
Contribute to business development, bidding and client engagement.