Nature – Arborist – Birmingham

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking an Arborist to join their Nature Services team in Birmingham. The role involves conducting tree surveys, preparing impact assessments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on various projects. Successful candidates will have a Level 3 arboriculture qualification, strong communication skills, and a minimum of two years of professional experience. The company offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and an attractive benefits package including annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave plus additional purchase option

Flexible working arrangements

Company Share Ownership scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in arboriculture.
• Current membership to the Arboricultural Association.
• Good understanding of tree protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake BS5837:2012 tree surveys and produce associated reports.
• Lead consultation with local authority tree officers.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to client-facing reports.

Skills

Surveying

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Recognised arboriculture qualification Level 3

Tools

GIS software

CAD software

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Arborist in our Nature Services team to be located in our Birmingham office.

To support the delivery of arboricultural services across a range of planning and development projects, working closely with ecologists and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) specialists as part of an integrated Nature Services Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day tasks will be varied, but will include:
• Undertaking BS5837:2012 tree surveys to inform development proposals.
• Producing Baseline Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
• Preparing associated drawings including Tree Constraints Plans and Tree Protection Plans.
• Leading consultation with local authority tree officers and other relevant stakeholders to support project teams on arboricultural matters.
• Collaborating with the wider project team during design development stages.
• Providing input into wider ecological and BNG-related deliverables, working alongside ecologists and BNG assessors (note: you will not be expected to deliver these documents independently).
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to high-quality, client-facing reports.
• A recognised arboriculture qualification to a minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in arboriculture.
• Strong surveying and report writing skills, particularly in relation to BS5837 assessments.
• Current membership to the Arboricultural Association.
• Good understanding of tree protection and management principles in a planning context.
• Confidence in liaising with stakeholders, including local authorities and design teams.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK for site visits and project work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within a consultancy or commercial environment.
• Familiarity with the UK planning system and its implications for arboriculture.
• Working knowledge of GIS or CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS).

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a covering letter [e-mail] . Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.