Overview
Job Title: Arboricultural Consultant
Location: Based near Woking
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000
This is the ideal opportunity to join a trusted, green-minded multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for specialist services across terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, and landscape architecture. They are seeking an experienced Arboricultural Consultant to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team near Woking.
Benefits
* Highly competitive basic salary
* Rewards for outstanding performance and long service
* Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Healthcare Cash Plan and Life Insurance
* Discounted gym membership and a focus on work-life balance
* 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 events
Responsibilities
* Provide the highest standard arboricultural consultancy services, adhering to the relevant British Standards and observing best practice
* Undertake arboricultural surveys, utilising the data to inform high-quality reports
* Prepare and submit quotes, bids, and tenders for a range of clients across the public and private sectors
* Manage a range of projects
* Liaise with the Business Unit Manager to ensure budgets are adhered to, and identify profitable projects
Required skills and experience
* A strong academic background (and ideally a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree) in Ecology or Environmental Science (or a similar, relevant discipline)
* A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or actively working to attain this)
* Extensive experience of undertaking tree surveys within a consultancy setting
* Excellent working knowledge of Visual Tree Assessments (VTA), with surveys aligned to British Standards (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 clearly to clients and stakeholders
* Extensive experience using arboricultural systems and software packages, including THREATS, CAVAT, TEMPO, RAVEN, and iTree
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and CAD systems, and tree survey software
* A full, valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (including business insurance coverage)
Desirable skills and experience
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a high-performing team
* Good knowledge of the region and surrounding areas
* Excellent time management skills
* Willing to travel to a range of sites, as required
How to apply
If you are interested in the role of Arboricultural Consultant, please contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. See our website for 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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