Arboricultural Consultant/Arboriculturist

Help Shape Sustainable Development Across the UK

At WSP, we deliver innovative, commercially balanced arboricultural solutions to help create better places to live, work and thrive. As an

Arboricultural Consultant / Arboriculturist , you will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team supporting a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure, transport, energy and public-sector projects.

Working with experienced specialists, you will take ownership of project tasks, build strong client relationships and deliver practical, high-quality arboricultural advice that makes a real impact.

Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise, broaden your project experience or advance your consultancy career, WSP offers support, flexibility and opportunities to help you succeed.

Why Join WSP?

At WSP, career development is a priority. You’ll benefit from

• Working on nationally significant and locally important projects across the UK.
• Exposure to a wide variety of development, infrastructure, transport, energy and public-sector schemes.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Clear career progression pathways, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• An annual training budget aligned to your personal and professional aspirations.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Paid membership of a relevant professional body.
• WSP Treats employee benefits programme.
• Competitive pension contributions.
• A 37.5-hour working week with flexible core hours.
• What You'll Be Doing

As an Arboricultural Consultant, you will contribute to the delivery of arboricultural services across a broad range of projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and undertaking BS5837 surveys, tree condition assessments and supporting desk-based studies.
• Producing clear, concise and well-structured technical reports, including Tree Survey Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
• Supporting senior colleagues in delivering arboricultural inputs to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
• Providing construction-stage arboricultural advice and support.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, GIS and CAD specialists, clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing and coordinating project information efficiently and accurately.
• Identifying project risks, environmental constraints, programme challenges and opportunities for improved delivery.
• Contributing to a positive client experience through high-quality technical work and professional communication.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience within arboricultural consultancy, local authority tree officer roles or a similar arboricultural environment.
• Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture or higher.
• Sound working knowledge of BS5837:2012, tree protection principles, and the UK planning system and development process.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple projects.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and safe site-working practices.

Desirable

• Level 4 qualification, degree or related diploma.
• Professional membership status such as Tech Arbor A, MArbor A, MICFor, or working towards chartered/professional accreditation.
• Experience using CAD, GIS and digital data capture tools.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary development and infrastructure projects.
• Tree Risk Assessment qualifications, Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) certification, Arboricultural Clerk of Works experience, or construction site experience.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a global team committed to shaping a more sustainable and resilient future.

You will work with talented professionals on meaningful projects and have opportunities for career growth in an environment that supports your development.

We recognise that no candidate meets every requirement.

If you’re excited by the opportunity and believe you can contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Imagine a better future for you and for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and make a bigger impact in the communities you care about.

With us, you can.

Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland.

We are dedicated to our local communities and powered by international expertise.

What’s In It For You?

Work-life balance

Our hybrid policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds.

We encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Employee resource groups help foster a diverse and respectful environment.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex benefits and menopause support.

Flex your time

We offer the “WSP My Hour” to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and use of bank holidays as needed.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

#We Are WSP

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified 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 and can provide workplace adjustments if needed.

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