Highways Inspector Business Unit: 5065 - Gloucestershire Location: Gloucester Job Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tree Inspector to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the proactive management and inspection of trees across our highway network, with a strong focus on identifying, assessing, and managing Ash Dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus). You will be responsible for safeguarding public safety, supporting sustainable tree management, and ensuring compliance with legal and environmental obligations. Duties Carry out detailed tree inspections across the highway network, open spaces, and other areas of responsibility. Identify, assess, and record the presence and progression of Ash Dieback disease, making evidence-based recommendations for management. Maintain accurate digital records of inspections, risk assessments, and tree management actions. Provide professional advice to internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders on tree health, safety, and management strategies. Support the development and implementation of Ash Dieback action plans, including prioritisation of works and replanting strategies. Liaise with contractors and oversee works to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Contribute to biodiversity, sustainability, and climate resilience initiatives through tree replacement and management schemes. Ensure all work complies with relevant health & safety regulations, legislation, and industry best practice. Person Specification Recognised qualification in Arboriculture (e.g. Level 3 or above in Arboriculture or equivalent) or demonstrable experience in tree inspection and surveying, particularly in relation to Ash Dieback disease. Knowledge of tree risk assessment methodologies (e.g. QTRA, THREATS, VALID). Strong understanding of current legislation, standards, and best practice in arboriculture and tree management. Ability to use GIS/digital data capture tools for recording inspections. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association or Institute of Chartered Foresters. Experience working within highways, local authority, or large infrastructure environments. Chainsaw and aerial tree work qualifications (NPTC or equivalent) – not essential but advantageous. Knowledge of wider biosecurity risks and pest/disease management strategies. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday Fairness Inclusion & Respect Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.