About the role
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Arboricultural Career?
Are you an experienced Arboricultural Consultant looking for greater responsibility, interesting projects and the opportunity to help develop a growing consultancy service?
Ocean to Earth Recruitment is working with an established environmental consultancy seeking an experienced Arboricultural Consultant to join its Winchester team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside specialists in ecology, landscape architecture and planning, delivering arboricultural advice across a diverse range of development projects throughout Hampshire and the South East.
You will benefit from the support of an established arboricultural team while having the autonomy to manage projects, develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the service.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking BS 5837 tree surveys and assessments.
Preparing Tree Constraints Plans, Tree Retention Plans and Tree Protection Plans.
Producing Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIAs) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
Undertaking tree condition, hazard and physiological assessments.
Providing technical advice on tree retention, protection and mitigation.
Supporting planning applications and liaising with clients, developers and Local Planning Authorities.
Managing projects, budgets and technical deliverables.
Working collaboratively with ecology, landscape architecture and planning teams.
Helping develop arboricultural services and client relationships across the region.
About You
We would welcome applications from Arboricultural Consultants with:
At least five years' experience in arboricultural consultancy.
A relevant Level 3 or higher arboricultural qualification.
Strong knowledge of BS 5837 and the planning process.
Experience preparing arboricultural surveys, reports, plans and assessments.
Competence in AutoCAD and/or KeyTREE.
Good knowledge of tree physiology, pests, diseases and risk assessment.
Strong communication, technical reporting and project management skills.
Confidence managing projects independently and working with clients.
Membership of the Arboricultural Association, LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification or experience with larger development projects would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
Flexible hybrid working.
24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Enhanced company pension scheme.
Annual performance-related bonus.
Paid professional membership fees.
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
Cycle to Work Scheme and company social events.
Genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is more than a traditional arboricultural consultancy position.
You will have the opportunity to help shape and grow an arboricultural service within a developing regional team, supported by experienced colleagues and an established multidisciplinary consultancy.
If you enjoy technical arboriculture but would also welcome greater autonomy, project variety and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a service, this could be an excellent next step.
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At Ocean to Earth Recruitment, we specialise in connecting arboricultural and environmental professionals with organisations where their experience, ambitions and values align.
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