Overview
Job Title: Arboricultural Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)A
Location: Based near Epsom
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000
This is a great opportunity to join my client, a well-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 talented, experienced Arboricultural Consultant, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, near the historical spa town of Epsom.
Benefits
* Highly competitive basic 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 membership schemes
* 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 a range of arboricultural consultancy services, adhering to the relevant British Standards and observing best practice
* Undertake arboricultural surveys, utilising 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 similar, relevant field)
* A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or proactively working to attain this)
* Demonstrable experience of undertaking tree surveys, within a consultancy setting
* Excellent working knowledge of Visual Tree Assessments (VTA), developing 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 content in clear and engaging ways to 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
* Able to work on your own initiative, but also as part of a close-knit team
* 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 do not hesitate to contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy
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