Assistant Arboriculturist

About FPCR

Established in 1957, FPCR is one of the UK's leading environment and design consultancies. Our multidisciplinary teams work across landscape architecture, ecology, urban design, masterplanning, architecture and arboriculture, delivering award-winning projects throughout the UK.

As an employee-owned business, we are committed to creating an engaging, supportive and rewarding workplace where people can develop long-term careers.

Why join FPCR?

Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment, working on nationally significant and award-winning projects and collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines. 

Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Compressed working week
• Employee Ownership Trust benefits
• Discretionary annual tax-free bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan
• Pension contributions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

(For a full list of benefits, please see our Benefits Brochure ).

About the Role

Are you looking to start your career in Arboricultural Consultancy and looking to join an established consultancy practice who pride themselves in offering a great place to work? 

Due to our ever-increasing client portfolio and the continuing development of our arboricultural department, we are looking to appoint an Assistant Arboricultural Consultant who is starting their career.

The position provides the right candidate with an ideal opportunity to be a part of a highly motivated team who provide a broad mix of technical advice to a diverse range of clients covering development projects across all aspects of arboriculture. Our team undertakes tree surveys and prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments in accordance with BS5837: Trees in Relation to Design Demolition and Construction – Recommendations. They will also be involved in projects covering the preparation of Woodland Management Plans, Veteran Tree Assessments, NHBC Surveys and Tree Risk and Benefit Assessments for management of trees.

Principal Responsibilities

• To undertake tree surveys for a range of development applications and construction projects (to BS 5837:2012);
• Assist with carrying out tree health surveys, hazard assessments, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys;
• Prepare Tree Survey Plans and including Tree Protection Plans;
• Assist with a range of reporting including Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements;
• Collating information to assist with advice on a broad range of arboricultural issues for a range of clients; and
• Undertake on site construction supervision where retained trees are being protected.

Skills and Experience

The candidate may not necessarily have a background in consultancy, but must have a passion for trees and ideally experience in a related environmental subject such as:

• Tree surgery/Arboriculture/Forestry
• Ecology/Conservation/Habitat Management
• Planning/Local Authority
• Surveying/Engineering

Ideally the Assistant Arboricultural Consultant candidate will:

• Have a Level 2 or higher qualification in arboriculture or equivalent environmental discipline;
• Have excellent tree identification skills;
• Have a good level of written English;
• Enjoy working outside at all times of year, but also work within an office;
• Have a professional attitude being punctual, self-disciplined and having an ability to proactively manage their time to required working deadlines;
• Have a passion for Arboriculture and sustainable environmental design;
• Have computer literacy with experience of MS Word and Excel; and
• Hold a current UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Membership of a relevant professional association/body such as the Arboricultural Association, Royal Forestry Society or Institute of Chartered Foresters;
• Knowledge of GIS/AutoCAD systems would be advantageous, but training will be provided;
• Experience of technical report writing including Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements;
• Experience of undertaking tree hazard surveys and surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012; and
• A working knowledge of practical tree management and working practices.

Are you interested in working for FPCR?

If you're interested in joining FPCR and contributing to exciting projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV using the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or working at FPCR, please contact our HR Manager at View email address on fpcr.jobsoid.com.

Deadline for Applications

The deadline for applications is subject to change, depending on level of interest. If you are interested in a position with us, an early application is advised. These will be reviewed as they come in, rather than waiting for the deadline.

Equal Opportunities

FPCR is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.