Senior Arboricultural Consultant - Lead Projects

The Abbey; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career development towards chartership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional accreditation support

Job summary

The Abbey in Manchester is seeking an experienced Arboricultural Consultant to lead development-related arboricultural assessments, surveys and risk reports. You will deliver AIA/AMS/TPP and advise clients through planning and development processes.

You will manage projects from inception to completion, mentor junior staff, contribute to tenders, and represent the business at client meetings and industry events.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Arboriculture, Forestry or related discipline.
• Current QTRA registration.
• PTI certification.
• Strong BS5837 knowledge and tree risk management.
• Proven experience delivering arboricultural consultancy projects.
• Experience writing and reviewing technical reports.
• Strong client-facing skills and commercial awareness.
• Membership of AA/ICF or similar body; Chartered path advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake BS5837 surveys and development arboricultural assessments.
• Produce AIA, AMS, TPP and risk management reports.
• Conduct professional tree inspections and QTRA.
• Advise clients through planning and development processes.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including budgets and timelines.
• Review technical reports and support QA processes.
• Mentor junior consultants.
• Prepare fee proposals, contribute to tenders and support BD.
• Represent the business at client meetings and industry forums.

Skills

BS5837 knowledge

Tree risk management

Consultancy project delivery

Report writing

Client-facing skills

Chartered status progression

Professional body membership

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related discipline

QTRA registration

PTI certification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The Abbey in Manchester is seeking an experienced Arboricultural Consultant to lead development-related arboricultural assessments, surveys and risk reports. You will deliver AIA/AMS/TPP and advise clients through planning and development processes.

You will manage projects from inception to completion, mentor junior staff, contribute to tenders, and represent the business at client meetings and industry events.