Associate Arboricultural Consultant

About the role

A growing environmental consultancy specialising in ecology, arboriculture, landscape planning and green and blue infrastructure is looking for an Associate Arboricultural Consultant based in London. The role sits within the arboriculture team and offers excellent prospects for progression and professional development, with the chance to help shape arboriculture business strategy and support growth in the London and Southwest region.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver arboricultural planning services in the London and Southwest region
• Support the arboriculture business strategy, including team growth, service diversification and new work streams
• Advise clients on all aspects of BS5837 consultancy and arboricultural planning, across residential, commercial, renewables, infrastructure and estate management projects
• Navigate data searches and planning policy, presenting findings and design advice at project team meetings
• Lead projects and the submission of planning documents such as Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Method Statements, TPO works applications and site promotion work
• Work with landscape and ecology teams and lead technical innovation for the arb team
• Mentor junior team members, build client relationships and review the team's work to ensure a high standard

Required profile

• In-depth experience of BS5837 consultancy
• Academic qualification in arboriculture or a similar environmental discipline
• Technical (or higher) membership with the Arboricultural Association
• Interest in the technical side of arboriculture within the UK planning system
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
• Strong verbal and written communication, organisational and management skills

Required skills

• Knowledge of the UK planning system as it relates to trees (essential)
• AutoCAD and GIS experience welcomed

What we offer

• Four-day working week with no loss of pay, plus flexible and hybrid working
• Competitive salary with transparent pay structure, contributory pension, life cover and bonus scheme
• 20 days' annual leave plus a day off on your birthday, with benefits from day one
• Wellbeing support including in-house psychologists, resilience coaching, mindfulness and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded training, paid professional body memberships and mentorship