Principal Arboricultural Consultant — Lead Tree Surveys

AECOM

Basingstoke

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

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AECOM University

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Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Arboricultural Consultant to join our UK Nature team with hybrid work options across Leeds, Bristol, Basingstoke, Cambridge and Croydon offices. You will lead tree surveys, BS5837 surveys, and arboricultural reports for diverse projects nationwide.

You will provide expert guidance to internal and external teams, act as an expert witness when required, and contribute to bidding and client engagement while supporting career development within a 250-strong specialist

Qualifications

Expert knowledge of arboricultural principles incl BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014 and BS3998:2010
Expert knowledge of tree identification, inspection and condition assessment
To attend remote sites, a full clean UK driving licence is essential

Responsibilities

Organise, oversee and undertake tree surveys for planning purposes and to assess tree condition
Prepare and review arboricultural reports to BS 5837:2012, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)
Preparing and reviewing Tree Condition Reports
Providing expert technical arboricultural advice and support for internal and external teams and clients
Act as an expert witness for planning appeals, DCO examinations or equivalent
Working independently or with other arboricultural and environmental professionals in planning, delivery and management of arboricultural services
Organise and undertake arboricultural site monitoring and supervision works to discharge planning conditions
Contribute to developing the business, bidding and client engagement