Part-Time Arboricultural Specialist - Tree Risk

Civic Recruitment Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a specialized arboricultural professional on a 3‑month contract with a local authority in the borough. The role focuses on tree inspections, risk assessments, and producing technical reports to guide management, retention, protection and removal decisions across various tree-related projects.

Responsibilities include conducting condition inspections, applying VALID risk assessment principles, BS5837 surveys, and delivering clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Professional arboricultural qualifications and recognised inspections required.
• Experience in conducting tree inspections and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to produce detailed technical arboricultural reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tree condition inspections and risk assessments for council assets.
• Apply established arboricultural methodologies including VALID principles.
• Assist in implementing risk management programs and schedules.
• Identify remedial actions to mitigate tree-related risks.

Skills

Tree inspections

Risk assessments

Arboricultural surveying

Technical reporting

BS5837 surveys

Driving licence

Education

Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification

NDip or equivalent

Tools

VALID risk assessment principles

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a specialized arboricultural professional on a 3‑month contract with a local authority in the borough. The role focuses on tree inspections, risk assessments, and producing technical reports to guide management, retention, protection and removal decisions across various tree-related projects.

Responsibilities include conducting condition inspections, applying VALID risk assessment principles, BS5837 surveys, and delivering clear recommendations.