Job Title: Arboricultural Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD180925I
Location: Based near Haslemere
Salary: £33,000 – £38,000
This is the perfect opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for offering their expert services across the ecological, arboricultural, archaeological, and landscape architecture design fields. They are seeking an experienced, talented Arboricultural Consultant, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside an already-established team of professionals, near the beautiful, affluent town of Haslemere.
Benefits for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include (but are not limited to):
– Highly competitive salary
– Profit-share bonus scheme (following three years’ continuous service with the company)
– Employers’ contribution pension
– Generous annual leave entitlement (including your Birthday off, and Christmas closure)
– Time off in Lieu (TOIL) to compensate non-standard hours worked in the field
– Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
– Private healthcare scheme and eye care vouchers
– Enhanced sick leave
– Access to employee mental health support
– Cycle-to-Work scheme and use of company electric pool cars
– Extensive mentoring, training, and career progression opportunities
Responsibilities for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include:
– Undertake arboricultural surveys, interpreting and analysing the data, and using it to inform high-quality reports
– Prepare quotes, bids, and tenders for a range of clients across the public and private sectors
– Manage a diverse range of projects
– Liaise with clients and other stakeholders, during all stages of projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery
Required skills and experience for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include:
– A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology or Environmental Science (or a similar, relevant discipline)
– A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or actively working toward attaining this)
– Extensive experience of undertaking tree surveys within a consultancy (or commercial setting)
– Excellent working knowledge of Visual Tree Assessment (VTA), having developed surveys in alignment with the relevant British Standards (i.e., BS5837:2012)
– Demonstrable experience of writing high-quality, precise Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Method Statements
– Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organisational 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, such as 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 for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include:
– Able to work on your own initiative, and as part of a high-performing 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