Senior Arboriculturist in Cardiff

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Arboricultural Consultant to join our team in the south or east of England. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Principal Consultant and mentor junior team members. As a senior consultant, you will manage projects and site surveying, contributing to the successful delivery of arboricultural services across a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Principal Consultant.
• Site based surveys, assessments, measurements, inspections and monitoring in relation to BS5837:2012 and tree hazard assessments.
• Collation and interpretation of arboricultural information from desk studies.
• Working on NSIP / DCO projects preparing technical reports and feasibility studies, inputting into arboricultural impact assessments and arboricultural method statements.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, developing their skills as consultants and fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices as part of a Clerk of Works / Supervisor role.
• Contribute to business development activities, including preparing proposals and attending client meetings.
• Liaise with design team developing mitigation solutions.
• Data analysis and project management.
• Manage tight deadlines and deliver high‑quality work to agreed standards.
• Small to medium scale project pricing at all levels.
• Internal and external networking.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the team.
• Actively participate in recruitment.
• Manage a survey team of consultants.
• Encourage junior team members’ career development.

What We’ll Look For You To Demonstrate:

• Minimum of a Level 4 qualification in arboriculture or a related field.
• Relevant industry experience in arboriculture, with a strong understanding of tree management and assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in using arboricultural software and tools including Treeplotter, AutoCAD, Word.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and solution‑oriented approach to problem‑solving.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us:

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in It for You:

• Work‑life balance – Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
• Health & Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our services include virtual GP, gym discounts, menopause support package, and more.
• Flex your time – WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development – We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Essential Equality & Diversity Statement:

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Professional Services