Arboricultural Adviser in Bath

We have an exciting vacancy for a senior arboricultural adviser to join our Environment and Planning Services (EPS) team. This role is based in Bath but requires regular travel throughout the Wessex Water region. The successful candidate will provide in‑house arboricultural advice, develop and implement tree safety surveys, manage tree works, and support diverse projects from design to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑house arboricultural advice and support to engineering, construction and operational projects.
• Appoint and manage external tree consultants and monitor their performance.
• Develop and implement a programme of tree safety surveys across the Wessex Water landholdings.
• Manage tree works arising from safety surveys.
• Work closely with design engineers and project managers to minimise ecological impacts and risks.
• Deliver arboricultural surveys, tree impact assessments and the design and delivery of mitigation and construction support.

Qualifications

Required qualifications and experience:

• Level 5 arboricultural qualification (HND level or above).
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification or equivalent.
• Practical experience of tree safety assessment using QTRA, VALID or similar methods.
• Qualified to carry out AIA according to BS5837.
• Experience in undertaking tree safety inspections and prescribing management actions.
• Practical understanding of trees and their management in construction projects.
• Good communication skills for developing new processes, procedures and workflows.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants.
• Strong report‑writing skills.
• Applied understanding of the UK planning process and legal framework.
• Proactive and flexible approach focused on successful project delivery.
• Good IT skills, including CAD and experience with GIS systems (ArcGIS).

Advantageous if:

• Professional member of the Arboricultural Association.
• Experience working proactively with engineering teams throughout design and construction.

Eligibility & Practical Information

Due to the nature of travelling around the Wessex Water region, a full clean driving licence is essential. This role includes a car allowance.

Benefits

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20 %.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday each year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3 000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1 000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – all applicants are welcome. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please inform a member of the recruitment team.