Arboriculture Consultant (Remote/Hybrid)

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design. We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments.

Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge, London, Norwich, Manchester, Edinburgh and York. Our multidisciplinary service spans across the following disciplines: Planning, Architecture, Arboriculture, Ecology, Archaeology and Heritage, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Geomatics and Urban Design. We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions.

We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors. We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

The role includes delivering a range of arboricultural consultancy and advisory services for a variety of projects and contracts, primarily in the renewable energy and residential sectors. The chosen candidate will liaise with clients, contractors, statutory agents and a multi-disciplinary team; assisting with managing project budgets, timescales and delivery, undertaking arboricultural surveys and with a focus on the production of high-quality technical reports, drawings and advice.

Location and travel: We are open to applications from candidates across the UK, however the ideal candidate will be based, or happy to travel to parts of Southern England.

If successful in this role, you will:

• Co-ordinate and undertake arboricultural surveys and prepare reports and plans in line with BS5837:2012 guidance (from pre-planning feasibility studies to construction stage support and everything in between).
• Support with the delivery of comprehensive Tree Survey Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Undertake arboricultural monitoring and supervision of works on active construction sites.
• Undertake tree risk assessments and associated risk management appraisals.
• Identify and assess veteran and ancient arboricultural features.
• Support with preparing quotations for arboricultural services.
• Act as specialist to support clients and internal teams with pragmatic solutions.
• Escalate complex issues to senior management and support with resolutions.
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with existing and new clients.
• Assist with the development of new arboricultural specialisms for the company.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry or other related environmental discipline.
• Experience in a similar advisory role, with a proven track record of successful project management and delivery.
• Proficiency in tree surveying to BS5837:2012 with the use of relevant software.
• Demonstrable experience in writing high quality reports with attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of tree species identification, morphology, management, planning, legislation and best practice.
• Sound knowledge of pest and disease diagnostics, control measures and mitigation.
• Professional membership of an arboricultural / forestry industry body (or ability to obtain this).
• Ability to apply a proportional and pragmatic approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce concise reports to high standards.
• Able and willing to travel to sites in varied weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements:

• A good working knowledge and ability to prepare scaled plans within AutoCAD and QGIS.
• Experience undertaking tree risk inspection using a relevant assessment matrix; e.g., QTRA, VALID, THREATS, etc.
• A Lantra accredited Professional Tree Inspector qualification.

Benefits:

As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:

• Day One: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Death in service cover
• Centrally based City offices
• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
• Protected CPD (Department, individual and companywide)
• Professional Body membership contribution
• Enhanced Company pension
• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
• E Learning portal access
• Non contractual growth bonus scheme

After probation and beyond:

• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted Gym membership
• Discounts and perks - Amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Cafe Nero
• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme