About the Company
Our client is a dynamic environmental consultancy specialising in ecology, arboriculture, landscape planning, and green & blue infrastructure. They have built a reputation for innovation, integrating nature-led design with commercial viability to deliver places people and wildlife both love.
The team is committed to high social and environmental performance, transparency, and employee wellbeing. Their pioneering work includes adopting a permanent 4-day working week and pushing forward standards in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and sustainable development across the UK.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Associate Arboricultural Consultant to join our client’s growing Arboriculture. This is the perfect role for someone eager to take the next step in their career, with excellent prospects for progression and professional development. You will have the chance to play a key role in shaping arboriculture business strategy, contribute your ideas and expertise, and receive the support and autonomy needed to grow and develop the team within the London / Southwest region.
Key responsibilities include:
* Key to the role will be the effective delivery of arboricultural planning services in the London and Southwest region
* You will contribute to the delivery of our arboriculture business strategy, by supporting growth in the team / region, diversifying our services and building new work streams
* You will be technically excellent and help shape innovation in the arboricultural team and across the wider business
* This will be a client facing role to advise on all aspects of BS5837 consultancy and arboricultural planning
* You will work across a range of sectors from residential, commercial and renewables, infrastructure projects and estate management
* You will need to navigate through data searches and arboricultural planning policy, whilst also making sure your findings and design advice get the spotlight at project team meetings
* With help and support from the wider team you will be leading on projects and the submission of planning documents from Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements, TPO works applications and site promotion work, learning from the team and guiding others as you develop your skills
* You will work collaboratively across our disciplines and promote interdisciplinary working with our landscape and ecology teams.
* You will have the opportunity to lead technical innovation for the arb team.
* You will build strong working relationships with existing and new clients, helping to build the pipeline of work for the region and wider team.
* You will mentor and develop junior members of the team and pursue team growth opportunities in the region.
* You will provide technical reviews of work completed by the team to ensure that our reports and services are delivered to a high standard.
About You
* In-depth working experience of BS5837 consultancy skills;
* An academic qualification in arboriculture or a similar environmental discipline;
* Technical (or higher) membership with the Arboricultural Association;
* Particular interest in the technical side of arboriculture in the context of the UK planning system;
* Experience using AutoCAD and GIS is welcomed and knowledge of the UK planning system as it relates to trees is essential
* Enjoys building relationships with clients and networking across the industry;
* Experience of mentoring or helping guide the careers of more junior team members
* Proactive and solution-focused, always willing to give something a go;
* Strong verbal and written communication skills;
* Strong organisational and management skills; and
What’s on Offer
* A four-day working week with no loss of pay, alongside flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Competitive salary with transparent pay structure, plus contributory pension, life cover, and bonus scheme.
* 20 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off, with unconditional benefits from day one.
* Wellbeing initiatives including access to in-house psychologists, resilience coaching, mindfulness, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
* Professional growth through funded training, paid memberships of professional bodies, and dedicated mentorship.
* A supportive and collaborative culture rooted in strong values, with opportunities to shape strategy, develop your expertise, and progress your career in a respected and expanding consultancy.
* Recognition as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, with regular community volunteering days and strong commitment to fairness, inclusion, and belonging.