Arboricultural Consultant – Arcadis
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We bring together over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries to improve the quality of life through innovative environmental stewardship.
As an Arboricultural Consultant you will join our 50‑plus strong ecology team, which has over 20 years of experience conducting ecological and arboricultural surveys. You will provide expert advice on master‑planning, mitigation, enhancement design, ecosystem service, and natural capital assessment.
Role accountabilities
* Conduct arboricultural surveys and produce detailed reports to drive our core passion of sustainable quality‑of‑life improvement.
* Undertake BS 5837:2012 Arboricultural surveys and generate Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIAs) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMSs).
* Perform occasional climbed surveys to inspect potential bat roosting features.
* Provide general advice on arboricultural issues to clients and stakeholders.
* Complete arbor projects and deliver arboricultural advice throughout project lifecycles.
Qualifications & Experience
* Holding a suitable qualification (e.g., FdSc Arb, BSc or Technician’s Certificate in Arboriculture or a closely related field) and membership of the Arboricultural Association or Institute of Chartered Foresters.
* In‑depth knowledge of BS 5837:2012 Tree Quality Surveys and ability to prepare AIAs and AMSs.
* Previous experience conducting tree condition surveys, BS 5837 surveys, and reporting, with a proven track record of drafting tree reports for planning applications.
* Understanding of health and safety issues related to site surveys and supervision.
* Desired: LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector Certificate.
* Desired: CS 38: Accessing a Tree with Rope and Harness and Aerial Rescue.
* Desired: Experience with database asset‐management software and tablet data collection.
* Desired: Experience assessing trees for potential roosting bats.
Why Arcadis?
We empower our people to harness their experience and expertise, carving a career path that maximises impact across projects. You’ll do meaningful work, deliver sustainable solutions, and help shape a prosperous planet.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We make equality and inclusion a priority, holding ourselves accountable for our actions. Our goal is to be an employer of choice, fostering a diverse workforce that drives innovative ideas and improves quality of life.
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