Senior Arboriculturist

slihrms; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks Senior Arboriculturists to join a growing national team. The role can be home-based or hybrid across Great Britain, with travel to project sites as required.

You will deliver arboricultural consultancy, undertake BS5837 surveys, prepare planning reports, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should hold Level 4 Arboricultural qualification (or equivalent), LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector, and be a member of the Arboricultural Association.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboricultural qualification (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of BS5837:2012 guidance and tree surveys.
• Experience preparing planning/ development reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver arboricultural consultancy across varied projects.
• Undertake tree surveys in line with BS5837:2012.
• Prepare technical reports to support planning applications.
• Manage projects and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Arboriculture

Project management

Technical leadership

Report writing

Education

Level 4 Arboricultural qualification

LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector

Membership of Arboricultural Association

Professional membership desirable

Job description

Overview

Join our growing national arboricultural team

AtkinsRéalis is an award-winning, world-class engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile infrastructure and development projects.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking to recruit Senior Arboriculturists to join our expanding national team.

These home-based or hybrid positions offer flexible working arrangements and can be undertaken from locations across Great Britain, subject to the ability to travel to project sites and meetings as required. The role provides opportunities to work on projects at local, regional and national scales, alongside a highly experienced team of arboricultural and environmental professionals. We are looking for individuals who are keen to apply their technical expertise, manage projects, support colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of our arboricultural team.

Our Arboricultural team is recognised for delivering technical excellence across transport, energy, water, defence, residential, commercial and development sectors. Working closely with ecologists, landscape architects, planners and engineers, we help clients successfully balance development needs with the protection and enhancement of trees and the wider environment.

Work on Some of the UK's Most Significant Projects

Our Arboricultural team has supported the delivery of some of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure and development projects. We work alongside leading engineers, planners, ecologists and environmental specialists, providing specialist arboricultural advice from project inception through to construction and operation.

Our projects span major transport, energy, water, defence and development schemes across the UK, offering opportunities to contribute to projects of national importance while helping to deliver positive outcomes for trees, biodiversity and communities.

Recent and current projects include major rail, highway, renewable energy, water and nationally significant infrastructure projects, providing our team with some of the most diverse and rewarding arboricultural commissions in the industry.

Your role

This role would suit candidates holding a minimum Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in Arboriculture and who are confident in delivering arboricultural consultancy services across a range of project types.

The successful candidate will be experienced in undertaking tree surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction - Recommendations, and be competent in preparing technical reports to support planning applications and development projects.

You will also have experience undertaking tree condition and risk‑based surveys and producing clear, pragmatic advice for clients.

As part of a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will work closely with colleagues from across environmental and engineering disciplines. We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys collaborative working, can manage their own workload effectively, and is confident taking ownership of projects while providing technical leadership and guidance to colleagues where required.

The successful candidate will also be expected to manage projects, support and mentor junior team members, undertake technical review of deliverables and contribute to business development and client relationship activities.

Why Join AtkinsRéalis?

Flexible home-based or hybrid working with opportunities to support projects locally, regionally and nationally. Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest and most high‑profile infrastructure and development projects.

Supportive and highly experienced arboricultural team. Collaboration with leading specialists across ecology, planning, landscape architecture and engineering.

A diverse and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.

Clear career progression pathways, whether your aspirations are technical, project management or people leadership focused. Support towards professional accreditation and continuing professional development.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to creating sustainable places and resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboricultural qualification (or equivalent)
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector qualification
• Membership of the Arboricultural Association
• Professional membership of a relevant industry body desirable

Requirements

• Highly motivated and able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and deliver projects to programme and budget. Experience undertaking surveys and reporting in accordance with BS5837:2012.
• Good knowledge of arboricultural legislation, planning policy and industry best practice.
• Experience producing high‑quality technical reports for planning and development projects. Experience ma