Arboriculture Consultant (including senior applications)
Lanpro Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Senior Arboriculture Consultant – Hiring now!
Lanpro is a market‑leading multi‑disciplinary consultancy that specialises in environment‑led planning and design. We work on projects at all scales within town, semi‑rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed‑use commercial developments.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead and grow a national arboricultural consultancy team in either our London, Norwich or Cambridge office. Arboriculture is an in‑demand and ever‑growing offering for Lanpro, complementing our strong planning and design capability. The role will suit you if you are excited by leadership, autonomy and ownership.
Lanpro is a fast‑growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge, London, Norwich, Manchester, Edinburgh and York. Our multidisciplinary proposition spans across Planning, Architecture, Arboriculture, Ecology, Archaeology and Heritage, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Geomatics and Urban Design.
We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions.
The role includes delivering a range of arboricultural consultancy and advisory services for a variety of projects and contracts, primarily in the renewable energy and residential sectors. The chosen candidate will liaise with clients, contractors, statutory agents and a multi‑disciplinary team; assisting with managing project budgets, timescales and delivery, undertaking arboricultural surveys and with a focus on the production of high‑quality technical reports, drawings and advice.
Key Requirements For The Role
* Co‑ordinate and undertake arboricultural surveys and prepare reports and plans in line with BS5837:2012 guidance (from pre‑planning feasibility studies to construction stage support and everything in between).
* Deliver comprehensive Tree Survey Reports, Tree Constraints Plans, Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements and Tree Protection Plans.
* Undertake arboricultural monitoring and supervision of works on active construction sites.
* Undertake tree risk surveys and reports.
* Assess and produce veteran tree and woodland management strategies.
* Prepare quotations for arboricultural services.
* Act as technical specialist to support clients and internal teams with pragmatic solutions to complex issues.
* Maintain and build strong working relationships with existing and new clients.
* Assist with the development of new arboricultural specialisms for the company.
* A minimum of 2 years professional experience in a similar advisory role, with a proven track record of successful project management and delivery.
* An Arboricultural Qualification to Level 4 or higher with demonstrable professional experience.
* Demonstrable experience in writing high‑quality reports with attention to detail.
* A good working knowledge and ability to prepare scaled plans within AutoCAD and QGIS.
* Proficient in tree surveying to BS5837:2012 and tree risk assessment with the use of relevant software; e.g. Axiscape/ArborCAD, ESRI GIS mapping, etc.
* Sound knowledge of tree species identification, morphology, management, planning, legislation and best practice.
* Sound knowledge of pest and disease diagnostics, control measures and mitigation.
* Professional membership of an arboricultural / forestry industry body (or ability to obtain this).
* Ability to apply a proportional and pragmatic approach to technical challenges.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce concise reports to high standards.
* Able and willing to travel to sites and can autonomously work in varied weather conditions.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Non‑contractual growth bonus scheme
* Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
* Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
* Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
* Centrally based City office (Devonshire Square)
* Vitality Health Care – Private Medical Insurance
* Enhanced Company pension
* Death in service cover
* BUPA Cash Plan
* Protected CPD (Department, individual and company wide)
* E‑Learning portal access
* Professional Body membership contribution
* Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
* Discounted Gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts and perks – Amazon Prime, free Odeon cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Cafe Nero.
* Employee Assistance Programme – including financial and mental health support from external expertise.
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