Consultant / Senior Arboricultural Consultant

Arboricultural Consultant / Senior Arboricultural Consultant

Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)

Location: UK Flexible

Salary: £29,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

The Role:

Do you want to be a part of helping shape the future of trees, woodlands and development across the UK?

Would you like the opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and development projects?

RSK Biocensus could have the perfect opportunity for you. With a strong and growing arboriculture team and an exciting and diverse range of projects in our workbook, we are looking to recruit experienced arborists all over the UK into our family of professional ecological consultants.

You can expect a varied role combining site surveys, client meetings, technical reporting and collaboration with ecologists, planners and engineers. No two projects are the same. From ancient woodlands and veteran trees to major transport and energy schemes, you'll play a key role in balancing development with the protection and enhancement of valuable woodland habitats.

The post is likely to require a mix of days on site and in the office with flexible working arrangements and the successful candidate must be happy to travel and stay away for periods of time. Potential office-based locations include, Bristol, Cardiff, Norwich, London, Manchester, Hemel Hempstead, Tonbridge, Coventry, Helsby, Leeds & Glasgow.

What you'll be working on:

• BS5837 surveys and impact assessments
• Tree condition and risk inspections
• Ancient woodland and veteran tree assessments
• Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
• Development Consent Orders (DCO’s)
• Renewable energy and solar developments
• Major highways, rail and utility schemes
• Expert advice to planners, engineers and developers

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake arboricultural surveys, inspections and assessments across a diverse range of development, infrastructure and land management projects
• Prepare high-quality technical reports including BS5837 surveys, Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements and Tree Protection Plans
• Lead Arboricultural Clerk of Works commissions on major infrastructure and development projects
• Assist with tender preparation, fee proposals and project management activities
• Manage your own workload and projects, delivering work to agreed budgets and timescales.
• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• You will undertake all work with an appropriate level of care and attention, compliant with RSK procedures and within given budgets and timescales.
• You will demonstrate very good communication skills with team members and peers. You will be self-motivated, exhibiting a proactive approach, working well within a team.

Personal Attributes and Experience:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about trees and the role they play in shaping our landscapes. Whether your experience is in development projects, tree risk management or planning, you'll be keen to develop your expertise and contribute to high-quality technical work.

• Minimum QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) Level 3-4 qualification in Arboriculture
• Experience undertaking tree surveys and inspections
• Working knowledge of BS5837 and UK planning processes
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A friendly and approachable manner
• The ability to provide detailed, concise and professional advice to clients (verbally and in report form) to required deadlines

Salary and Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary of between £29,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience, you will be able to enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Enhanced annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and CPD
• Health Cash Plan
• Professional membership fees paid
• Life assurance
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts and wellbeing support

Apply today or to find out more information please visit our careers page or get in touch with the team.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Biocensus offers leading consultancy and contracting services in the ecological sector. Our interdisciplinary teams have operated on and contributed to dozens of specialised and multimillion-pound projects across the UK. Our refined service offering oversees a complete range of ecological services, including advising on purchasing land, undertaking surveys and environmental impact assessments and post-consent licensing and monitoring.

As a market-leading ecological consultancy, we rely on our expert and multi-disciplinary teams of more than 150 in-house staff, supported by a nationwide network of more than 700 quality-assured consultant ecologists. We have the scale and capabilities to progress large-scale projects and the range of expert skills for the most complex or sensitive programmes. We work with our clients to make their developments suitable for first-hand users and the surrounding wildlife. RSK Biocensus teams identify environmental risks and seek opportunities to enhance developments. We will not identify and highlight a problem without offering a corresponding solution.

RSK Biocensus is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?