Overview
Our Arboricultural business comprises a skilled team of chartered and highly qualified Arboriculturists focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies and rural industries. The team has extensive experience in all aspects of BS5837 tree surveys and planning advice, tree risk surveys and policy advice, utility arboriculture and woodland management.
Role
To work flexibly to deliver arboricultural consultancy in a fast moving, client‑focused commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting tree surveys and providing advice to a range of developer clients in relation to the requirements of BS5837:2012.
* Drafting arboricultural reports.
* Assisting with tree health surveys, hazard assessment, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys and reports for developers, utilities and other corporate organisations.
* Assisting with and servicing on‑site implementation of arboricultural works, including the supervision of contractors.
* Specifying tree works in line with the requirements of BS3998:2010.
* Supporting Tree Preservation Order queries.
* Using a range of different survey tools including handheld computers and survey software such as GIS systems.
* Flexibly carrying out arboricultural surveys and impact assessments on development sites, writing reports and producing a suite of plans in accordance with BS5837:2012.
* Undertaking arboricultural surveys using the principles of Visual Tree Assessment and specifying necessary work on individual or groups of trees in accordance with BS3998:2010.
* Producing tree risk management surveys and reports using recognised systems such as THREATS.
* Providing support to the arboricultural contract managers to ensure that work is delivered on time, within budget and meets client satisfaction.
Person Specification
* A full driving licence will be required.
* Flexible working with regard to type of work, timing and location.
* The candidate must hold a recognised Environmental qualification (minimum Level 3 or completion of an Arboriculture module within an equivalent Horticulture or Landscape degree award).
* The candidate should have or be willing to obtain:
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o A Lantra Professional Tree Inspection certificate.
o Membership of a relevant professional association/body such as the Arboricultural Association.
o Experience in using AutoCAD.
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience.
* Regular training and career development (including funding and time allowances for related academic course attendance).
* Contributory Pension Scheme.
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
Company Information
ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, ADAS offers high‑quality, research‑based tailored solutions for a wide‑ranging client base. The company provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning and landscape services throughout the UK.
Equal Opportunity Statement
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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