Overview
Job Title: Arboricultural Consultant
Location: Based near Farnham
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000
Ref. No.: [redacted]
This is the ideal opportunity to join a trusted, industry-leading multidisciplinary consultancy that offers specialist services across terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, and landscape architecture. They are seeking a keen, talented Arboricultural Consultant to work on a variety of challenging projects with a growing team of professionals near the historical town of Farnham.
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary
* Long service and performance reward schemes
* 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, with a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Regular company-wide team building and social events
Responsibilities
* Provide the highest standard arboricultural consultancy services, observing best practice and adhering to the relevant British Standards
* 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 identify profitable projects and adhere to budgets
Required skills and experience
* A strong academic background (ideally holding a Degree) in Ecology, 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 or commercial setting
* Excellent working knowledge of Visual Tree Assessments (VTA), with surveys aligned to relevant British Standards (BS5837:2012)
* Demonstrable experience of writing high-quality 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 such as 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 your own vehicle (including business insurance coverage)
Desirable skills and experience
* 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 required
If you are interested in the role of Arboricultural Consultant, please 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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