The role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and running a team of Arboricultural Consultants and Surveyors, leading projects to deliver high quality arboricultural consultancy services, managing client relationships and undertaking business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of arboriculture projects across various sectors
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and offer advice and the benefit of your experience to the wider arboriculture team and the business
• Manage and undertake a variety of arboricultural surveys, large-scale risk assessments, tree management plans, tree mapping (CAD and ArcGIS Pro technology) and produce associated reports for submission to Local Planning Authorities and landowners
• Liaise with the Local Planning Authorities, planners, architects, and other professionals to inform the planning and design process
• Provide advice relating to Tree Preservation Orders, Felling Licences, tree work applications, Conservation Areas and High Hedges
• Operational including resourcing and financial management of the arboriculture team
• Manage client relationships and undertake business development activities
• Mentor and support the development of the team
• Maintain quality standards and demonstrate efficient and profitable delivery

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Arboriculture or related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Arboricultural Association
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in an arboricultural consultancy role
• BS5837 consultancy skills and experience, producing reports, carrying out arboricultural impact assessments, arboricultural method statements and visual tree inspections
• Demonstrable team management experience
• Experience of writing fee proposals, tenders and engaging with clients and consultants/subconsultants
• Experience of managing large, long-term survey contracts engaging with multiple surveyors and stakeholders, ensuring excellent client relationships, profitability, quality standards and timely delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge and experience of tree surveying techniques and risk/hazard assessment methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of current planning and environmental legislation
• AutoCAD and GIS proficiency
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience and ability to negotiate with and obtain agreement from a wide range of clients and statutory consultees
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
• A positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach, working under your own initiative or within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Full UK Driving Licence