Overview
Job Title: Arboricultural Consultant
Location: Guildford
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000
Ref. No.: CJD
This is the ideal opportunity to join a highly-respected, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise across the terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, and landscape architecture fields. They are on the lookout for a driven, experienced Arboricultural Consultant, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, in the historical, bustling market town of Guildford.
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Rewards for long service and outstanding performance
* Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Healthcare Cash Plan and Life Insurance
* Discounted gym membership
* Professional memberships paid for by the company
* Extensive training and career progression opportunities and a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Regular team building and social activities
Responsibilities
* Provide arboricultural consultancy services to the highest of standards, adhering to the relevant British Standards and observing best practice
* Undertake arboricultural surveys, analysing and interpreting data to inform high-quality reports
* Prepare quotes, bids, and tenders for a range of clients across the public and private sectors
* Oversee and manage a range of projects
* Liaise with the Business Unit Manager to ensure budgets are adhered to, and profits are made
Required skills and experience
* A strong academic background (such as a Bachelor's or Master's Degree) in Ecology (or a similar, relevant discipline)
* A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or actively working to attain this)
* Demonstrable experience of undertaking tree surveys, within a consultancy setting
* Excellent working knowledge of Visual Tree Assessments (VTA), having developed surveys in alignment with the relevant British Standards (i.e., BS5837:2012)
* Experience of writing high-quality, precise Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Method Statements
* Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
* Strong proficiency in writing accurate reports, and delivering their contents in clear and engaging ways to a variety of clients and other stakeholders
* Extensive experience of using the relevant arboricultural systems and software packages, including THREATS, CAVAT, TEMPO, RAVEN, and iTree, etc.
* Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and CAD systems, and tree survey software
* A full, valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (including business insurance coverage)
Desirable skills and experience
* An excellent team player, also able to work on your own initiative
* Possess a good knowledge of the region and surrounding areas
* Excellent time management skills
* Willing to travel to a range of sites, as and when required
How to apply
If you are interested in the role of Arboricultural Consultant, please contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy
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