Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire with options to work in South East Wales, Bristol or Exeter

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary pending experience

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Arboriculture Consultant to join our Arboriculture Team. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting site surveys (including BS 5837 2012 tree condition surveys), producing robust technical reports at a senior level, carrying out Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIAs) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMSs), assisting with client liaison, resource and workload planning, and supporting the wider team’s vision and objectives. You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with our in-house Ecology and Habitats team to develop and deliver bespoke mitigation and enhancement schemes that provide genuine and lasting benefits for wildlife.

Keystone Environmental has been successfully operating for over 20 years, delivering projects across all industry sectors including some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. The company also undertakes specialist conservation-driven projects and is rapidly expanding its Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services. Our integrated approach, combining Ecology and Arboriculture with an in-house Habitats contracting team, ensures practical knowledge informs all mitigation, habitat creation, restoration, and management schemes.

The team fosters a professional family atmosphere where fun is part of working life, while maintaining an outstanding reputation for excellence. Quarterly staff appreciation days and community volunteering opportunities are part of our culture. The role is based at our idyllic office location in the Cotswolds with on-site parking, with options for hybrid working and company vehicles provided for meetings and site attendances.

Additional benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension, sick pay, continued career progression with annual CPD and training budget, and access to internal Mental First Aid qualified staff.

Experience
- Suitable Arboriculture qualification such as FdSc Arb or BSc Arboriculture
- Proven arboricultural knowledge including BS 5837 2012 tree condition surveys and preparation of Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements
- Senior level technical report writing experience
- Experience leading and organising surveys
- Excellent working knowledge of UK and European legislation and the planning system
- Strong understanding of Health and Safety issues related to site work
- Ability to identify risks and opportunities, minimising risks and capitalising on opportunities
- Ability to balance and manage priorities while maintaining good working relationships with clients and colleagues under pressure

About you
- Professional, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and client liaison skills
- Committed to delivering high-quality work and contributing to team objectives
- Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative environment with ecology and habitats specialists

Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence required