Railway Arborist & Landscape Specialist

Network Rail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail Scotland is seeking an Arboricultural Specialist to provide hazard assessments of trees on the estate and support maintenance teams. You will apply tree biology knowledge to reduce risk while protecting biodiversity and habitat along the lineside.

You will produce surveys, map target notes, and collaborate with ecologists, engineers and local authorities to drive landscape enhancement and compliant arboricultural practice across the network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rail maintenance delivery and vegetation removal techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills.
• Arboriculture qualification such as NC Arb or RFS Diploma or Level 3 City & Guilds.
• In-depth experience of arboricultural practice within the railway environment is essential.
• Understanding of tree biology and root-system effects on rail infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hazard assessments of trees on the Network Rail estate.
• Provide arboricultural surveys and inspections near the lineside infrastructure.
• Collaborate with ecologists and engineers to reduce risk while preserving biodiversity.
• Lead development of landscape enhancement strategies with statutory bodies and local authorities.
• Produce vegetation management scoping documents for tenders and commercial work.
• Provide arboricultural guidance to site managers, engineers and planners.
• Conduct site surveys and give pre-planning advice related to surveys and planting plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Rail maintenance knowledge

Education

Arboriculture qualification (NC Arb / RFS Diploma / City & Guilds Level 3)

Tools

Mapping tools

Rail IT systems

Job description

Network Rail Scotland is seeking an Arboricultural Specialist to provide hazard assessments of trees on the estate and support maintenance teams. You will apply tree biology knowledge to reduce risk while protecting biodiversity and habitat along the lineside.

You will produce surveys, map target notes, and collaborate with ecologists, engineers and local authorities to drive landscape enhancement and compliant arboricultural practice across the network.