Senior or Principal Arboriculturist     
Flexi-location

Do you have the drive, enthusiasm and determination to contribute to significant growth in this industry whilst working closely alongside our multi-award-winning Nature team? Are you ambitious to develop your technical, consulting, and business development skills by being a powerful advocate for trees and woodlands at a local and national scale? Do you want to commit to your passion for arboriculture whilst being supported in your career and recognised for your contribution and performance?

The Role

You will be a talented practitioner looking to contribute to the growth of the field survey team, maximise quality data capture, deliver accurate digital plans and compile technical reports on BS5837:2012, professional tree inspection, veteran tree survey, woodland assessment and management plans.

Our team aims to deliver:

• BS 5837:2012 Trees about design, demolition and construction surveys and outputs
• Veteran/ Ancient Tree Assessments and reporting
• Professional tree inspection, tree safety/risk assessment and tree work specifications
• Arbor-ecology input as part of habitat management strategies
• Woodland assessment and woodland habitat management
• Development of how arboriculture aligns with Biodiversity Net Gain
• Contribution to the qualified tree-climbing team
• Preparation of a variety of technical outputs including tree survey schedules and tree constraints and opportunities plans, arboricultural impact assessments and method statements
• Liaison with local authorities to identify legal protection of trees on development sites such as TPOs and conservation areas
• Onsite supervision of works which require consideration of trees and woodlands
• Providing arboricultural advice and attending meetings
• Preparing fee proposals and competitive tenders
• Undertaking quality assurance of reports and plans
• Supporting our natural capital team in relation to arboriculture

Qualifications and experience

• A qualification in arboriculture to a level commensurate with the grade applicable (i.e. Senior: Level 4 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
• Membership of a professional institute (i.e. Arboriculture Association)
• Experience of BS 5837 survey and reporting, including the use of surveying equipment and digital mapping.
• Strong identification skills including pests, disease and fungi and biomechanical features
• Experience of line management, mentoring, positive team working, and client liaison
• Experience of quality assurance and producing high quality outputs
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel on occasion
• An enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, recruitment and training, and developing staff

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com 

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.

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