Job Title: Arboricultural Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)B
Location: Based near Croydon
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000
This is a great opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to projects throughout the terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, and landscape architecture fields. They are looking for a motivated, capable Arboricultural Consultant, willing to take on a variety of projects and challenges alongside a growing team of professionals, near the vibrant, diverse borough of Croydon.
Benefits for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include (but are not limited to):
Highly competitive salary (depending on experience you can bring to the role)
Rewards for long service and outstanding performance
Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Healthcare Cash Plan and Life Insurance
Discounted gym membership
Professional memberships paid for in full
Extensive training and career progression opportunities and a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Regular team building and social events
Responsibilities for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include:
Provide high-quality arboricultural consultancy services, adhering to the relevant British Standards and observing best practice
Undertake arboricultural surveys, relying on accurate data to inform high-quality reports
Prepare quotes, bids, and tenders for a range of clients across the public and private sectors
Oversee and manage a range of projects
Liaise with the Business Unit Manager to ensure budgets are adhered to, and profits are made
Required skills and experience for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include:
A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Ecology (or similar, relevant field)
A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or proactively working to attain this)
Demonstrable experience of undertaking tree surveys, within a consultancy setting
Excellent working knowledge of Visual Tree Assessments (VTA), developing surveys in alignment with the relevant British Standards (i.e., BS5837:2012)
Experience of writing high-quality, accurate Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Method Statements
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong proficiency in writing accurate reports, and delivering their content in clear and engaging ways to stakeholders
Extensive experience of using the relevant arboricultural systems and software packages, including THREATS, CAVAT, TEMPO, RAVEN, and iTree, etc.
Proficient in the use of the 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 for the role of Arboricultural Consultant include:
An excellent team player, but willing to work on your own initiative
Possess a good knowledge of the region and surrounding areas
Excellent time management skills
Willing to travel to a range of sites, as and when required
If you are interested in the role of Arboricultural Consultant, please do not hesitate to 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