Arboricultural Consultant

The role

We are seeking an Arboricultural Consultant to support the delivery of planning-led arboricultural consultancy services across a range of development and land management projects.

The role will primarily involve BS5837:2012 work, including tree surveys, Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Tree Protection Plans, Arboricultural Method Statements and technical input to planning submissions.

You will work closely with clients, consultants, local authorities and fabrik’s wider multidisciplinary project teams.

Key responsibilities

The role will include:

• Undertaking tree surveys for development sites.
• Assessing tree quality, condition and development constraints.
• Identifying Root Protection Areas, canopy constraints and BS5837 retention categories.
• Collecting and managing arboricultural survey data using OTISS.
• Preparing tree schedules, tree constraints information and BS5837 plans using KeyTREE and AutoCAD.
• Preparing or assisting with Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Tree Protection Plans and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Identifying direct and indirect impacts on retained trees.
• Advising on tree protection, construction methods and potential design amendments.
• Providing clear technical advice to clients, consultants, local authorities and wider project teams.
• Supporting the preparation of technical information for planning submissions.

How to apply

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?

Please apply through arbjobs by submitting your CV and a brief introduction explaining who you are and why you would like to join our team.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

tree is an equal opportunities employer committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups and value the different experiences, needs and contributions represented by a diverse workforce.

No recruitment agencies, please.

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Preferred Skills

Essential skills and experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong working knowledge of BS5837:2012.
• Excellent tree identification skills.
• Experience undertaking tree surveys for development sites.
• The ability to assess tree quality, condition and development constraints.
• Experience collecting and managing arboricultural survey data using OTISS.
• Experience preparing tree schedules, Root Protection Areas, canopy spreads and retention categories.
• Experience using KeyTREE to assist with the preparation of BS5837 outputs.
• Confident AutoCAD and Microsoft Office skills.
• An understanding of veteran trees, ancient trees and ancient woodland constraints, including the ability to identify relevant features and understand appropriate buffer requirements.
• A Level 4 qualification, or equivalent, in arboriculture, forestry or a related subject, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable skills and experience

The following would be beneficial:

• Professional membership of a relevant organisation.
• Lantra Professional Tree Inspection certification.
• QGIS experience.
• Knowledge of BS3998.
• Experience supporting reserved matters applications or the discharge of planning conditions.
• Specialist training relating to veteran trees, ancient trees or ancient woodland.

Benefits Offered

Benefits

• Opportunity to be an employee owner as part of our Employee Owned Trust
• Competitive salary, with stakeholder pension employer and employee contribution post probation
• Annual bonus (once a permanent employee)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent life-work balance, with late and weekend working actively discouraged
• A sociable and supportive working environment, with daily tea breaks to meet and chat with other team members
• Flexible hours and virtual working arrangements
• Career-enhancing opportunities for skills development, training and mentorship
• Employee Manual with a wide range of benefits and policies to promote your wellbeing

About the Company

tree:fabrik

About fabrik and tree:fabrik

fabrik is a creative, independent and 100% employee-owned organisation of urban designers, landscape architects and arboriculturists.

Our mission is to design and build better places that support the physical and mental wellbeing of the communities who experience them. As the climate changes, the design and management of resilient urban and rural environments has never been more important.

tree:fabrik is the arboricultural arm of fabrik. Our specialist consultancy team works alongside our masterplanning, landscape planning and landscape design teams to help integrate trees successfully within new development and create places that are resilient, sustainable and capable of enduring for future generations.

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