Consultant Arboriculturist

Overview

In this role you contribute to a broad ecology and arboriculture agenda across the UK, supporting a mix of private and public sector projects. You work closely with a cross-functional team to deliver surveys, assessments and technical reports that inform planning and mitigation. The position offers opportunities to influence project outcomes, develop expertise, and mentor junior colleagues within a supportive, inclusive culture. You will engage with NSIP/DCO projects and leverage data-driven approaches to deliver high-quality arboricultural work.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working policy
• Inclusive culture and diversity
• Thrive health and wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• Gymflex and wellbeing benefits

Responsibilities

• Site-based surveys, measurements, inspections and monitoring per BS5837:2012 and tree hazard assessments
• Collation and interpretation of arboricultural data from desk studies
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and input into arboricultural impact assessments and method statements
• Liaise with design teams to develop mitigation solutions
• Data analysis and project management across multiple projects
• Support senior and junior team members and participate in recruitment when asked
• Contribute to NSIP/DCO project work with technical reports and feasibility studies
• Assist in delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines and agreed standards
• Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration with arboricultural, landscape and environmental professionals
• Travel within the UK and work away from home as required
• Support continuous development and progression of core arboriculture and consultancy skills

Key requirements

• Level 3 qualification in arboriculture or related field
• Professional Tree Inspectors (PTI) certificate
• Experience as an arboriculture consultant or local authority tree officer
• Experience in arboriculture surveys using digital data capture
• Experience producing high-quality technical arboriculture reports for planning applications
• Ability to work in a pragmatic team of professionals across arboriculture, landscape and environment
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and arboricultural survey methodologies
• Flexibility to travel regularly within the UK
• Desire to develop core arboriculture and consultancy skills
• Positive health and safety mindset and professional conduct

• enthusiasm for arboriculture
• team collaboration
• clear communication
• digital data capture
• arboricultural surveys and reporting
• arboricultural impact assessments

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