Senior Arboricultural Surveyor in Leeds

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

About the role

BWB Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Arboricultural Surveyor to be based in our Nottingham or Leeds Office. We are ideally looking for an individual with at least six years of proven experience within a consultancy setting, who can demonstrate a strong track record of providing arboricultural surveys for development. There is an opportunity to deliver work already sourced directly by BWB, as well as to grow and promote the arboricultural offering at BWB.

A key part of BWB’s approach is the ability to deliver a high-quality service to clients, with cost-effective and innovative solutions to issues. Our work is varied and widespread, supporting our clients on projects both locally and throughout the UK as required and the position will involve input to projects across the BWB Offices.

About the team

The Arboricultural Surveyor will sit within the Biodiversity Solutions team, as there is considerable crossover between the projects worked on by both teams. The Biodiversity Solutions team sits within the Advisory division at BWB. The team is a rapidly expanding part of BWB’s service offering, with involvement at all stages in the planning cycle from feasibility through to masterplanning and the discharge of conditions. We aim to create a working environment that provides challenge, enjoyment and a real sense of satisfaction with a view to encouraging personal and professional development in all our staff. It is a great opportunity to work within a small team at a multi-disciplinary consultancy, offering numerous opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration to provide a better service to our clients.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate at least six years’ experience of working within consultancy to carry out arboricultural surveys to BS5837 standard, produce arboricultural reports for planning applications, draw constraints plans and produce Arboricultural Impact Assessments. The successful applicant will be expected to work independently and manage their own workload, with support from their senior colleagues. Tree climbing and aerial rescue (CS38) would also be advantageous.

As well as being able to independently undertake survey work and produce high quality written reports, the successful applicant would be expected to take responsibility for financial performance and commercial management on a wide range of projects.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualities:

• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances;
• Proactive approach with drive, positivity and enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed;
• Ability to prioritise team workloads and manage resources to ensure efficient delivery of projects;
• Highly self-organised and able to deliver own and facilitate others, to deliver projects to time, quality and cost constraints;
• Commercially astute with strong and effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as a proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships;
• Has the skills and personality to build and develop high-performing teams in an environment that encourages individuals to fulfil their potential;
• Keen to keep learning to improve own breadth of knowledge and technical expertise;
• A full driving licence.

What we offer

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.
• Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

Accessibility & Adjustments

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.