Arboricultural Consultant

Remote Worker LTD.; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR are seeking an experienced Arboriculturalist to join our growing team in Scotland. The role offers involvement in natural and built environment projects across the UK within a multidisciplinary consultancy, with hybrid or remote working and travel to sites as required.

You will undertake BS5837 surveys, produce AIA/AMS reports, lead consultations with local authorities, and collaborate with design teams across projects from residential to energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Arboriculture qualification to Level 3 or higher.
• Good surveying and report writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking BS5837:2012 tree surveys.
• Producing Baseline Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS), along with Tree Constraints Plans.
• Leading consultation with local authority tree officers and other stakeholders to support the project teams on arboricultural matters.

Skills

Arboriculture

Surveying

Report writing

Education

Arboriculture Level 3

Job description

SLR have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Arboriculturalist to join our growing team in Scotland.

Working within a diverse multidisciplinary consultancy, your workload will be varied as the Arboricultural team work with clients across a broad range of sectors in Built Environment (including residential, healthcare, public realm etc), Leisure, Minerals and Mining, Waste and Energy.

We are happy to offer hybrid or remote working with travel to sites and occasionally an SLR office, if required.

The role

This role offers the chance to be involved in a wide range of natural and built environment projects across the UK, working across our multidisciplinary team at SLR, which is involved in some of the most significant development projects throughout the UK with a range of fascinating public and private sector clients. Many of these are moving towards implementation as well as a number already on site, providing an excellent range of experience to enable you to progress in your career.in arboriculture.

Day-to-day tasks will be varied, but will include:

• Undertaking BS5837: 2012 tree surveys
• Producing Baseline Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS), along with Tree Constraints Plans and Tree Protection Plans
• Leading consultation with local authority tree officers and other stakeholders to support the project teams on arboricultural matters
• Collaborating with the wider project team during design development

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions - including over 1,500 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you

With the experience and confidence to carry out site work independently, you should also have the following:

• Arboriculture qualification to a minimum of Level 3
• Good surveying and report writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.