Senior Arboricultural Consultant

Allen & York Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Arboriculture Consultant to lead arboriculture projects and undertake tree surveys. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Arboriculture and at least 2 years of consultancy experience. Strong communication and technical skills in risk assessment are essential. This position offers competitive pay and is focused on delivering sustainable solutions in various sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Arboricultural consultancy role.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Arboricultural Association.
• Strong knowledge and experience of tree surveying techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of arboriculture projects.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and other professionals.
• Undertake Arboricultural surveys and produce associated reports.

Skills

Tree Surveying techniques

Risk/hazard assessment methodologies

Written communication skills

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related subject

Tools

CAD

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Senior Arboriculture Consultant

£competitive, Manchester - UK

Are you a dedicated Arboriculturist with strong knowledge of Tree Surveying and Risk/hazard assessment? Looking for a new challenge to manage and support the delivery of our clients Arboriculture offering? This could be for you!

This great role is varied, duties will include:

• Lead and support the delivery of arboriculture projects across various sectors.
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and offer advice and the benefit of your experience to the wider arboriculture team and the business generally.
• Undertake a variety of Arboricultural surveys, risk assessments, tree management plans, tree mapping (CAD and ArcGIS Pro technology) and community engagement and produce associated reports for submission to Local Planning Authorities and landowners.
• Liaise with the Local Planning Authorities, planners, architects, and other professionals to inform the planning design process.
• Provide advice relating to Tree Preservation Orders, tree work applications, Conservation Areas and High Hedges.

Requirements

• A degree in Arboriculture or related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Arboricultural Association
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in an Arboricultural consultancy role
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong knowledge and experience of tree surveying techniques and risk/hazard assessment methodologies
• Understanding of the principles of Visual Tree Assessment and the ability to work methodically through the process.

Why this role?

Our Client is a design and Environmental multidisciplinary consultancy based in Manchester. They specialise in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Planning, BNG, Arboriculture, Ecology and GIS. They have a client portfolio based across the UK, working on a wide range of sectors, from House builders through to larger Infrastructure.

Interested?

Get in touch today by clicking the apply button above or send an email to Billy at: [e-mail] to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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