Location
Coventry, Warwickshire

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£38,000 per annum

About the Role
Embark on an exciting career to protect our natural environment and enhance biodiversity. We’re looking for a Senior or Principal level Arboricultural Consultant to join our growing team throughout the UK. As a people-focused consultancy, you’ll receive all the support you need to develop as an individual and grow your career. We offer 24 days of annual leave (increasing to a maximum of 35 at senior management level), flexible and remote working, an annual performance-related bonus, employee assistance programme, Time Off in Lieu offering the opportunity for extended periods of leave and professional development, and extensive training and development support.

In this role, you will combine project and client management with delivery of arboricultural solutions on-site, helping to solve our clients’ challenges. Your responsibilities will include conducting BS5837 surveys, utility surveys and tree safety assessments using cutting-edge GIS mapping software; crafting technical reports to support planning applications, utilities installations, and tree safety initiatives; providing support to Local Authorities and charities; overseeing arboricultural clerk of works duties to ensure quality control and project management; leading tree protection audits and providing ad hoc advice on site; and supporting the scoping and costing of projects.

Our Arboriculture team and comprehensive training programme will support you to ease into your role and excel in your responsibilities. Join us and be part of a consultancy with over 30 years’ legacy, committed to helping businesses and landowners protect the natural environment, champion biodiversity, and combat climate challenges through innovative solutions. We invest profits annually in local Wildlife Trusts to support wildlife restoration and community engagement with nature.

Experience
Minimum NQF Level 4 Arboriculture qualification enhanced by field experience, or equivalent qualification or experience. Experience in project and client management, conducting BS5837 surveys, utility surveys, tree safety assessments, and report writing is essential. Competence in using GIS mapping software and Microsoft Office applications is required. Holding a full UK driving licence is mandatory.

About you
You should be willing to participate in on-site training initiatives, open to using cutting-edge technology embedded in our working practices, and able to engage and build rapport with a diverse portfolio of clients. Strong written communication skills including formal emails, letter writing, and report writing are essential. You will enjoy working in dynamic settings, demonstrate adaptability, and have a solutions-driven mindset when collaborating with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications
Desirable but not mandatory qualifications include a Foundation Degree (NQF Level 5), Honours Degree (NQF Level 6) or above in Arboriculture, Lantra PTI Certificate, training in a Tree Risk Assessment Method such as VALID, QTRA, TRAQ, a valid CSCS card, and membership in the Arboricultural Association and/or Institute of Chartered Foresters. Subscription fees for professional memberships will be covered upon appointment.