Arboricultural Consultant

Company: Hays
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Location: Hertford
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My client is an established environmental consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering arboricultural services across a diverse range of infrastructure, development, land management and asset management projects. Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, they are looking to appoint an Arboricultural Consultant to join their expanding team.

The business has a strong track record of developing and retaining staff, with several senior members of the team having progressed internally over a number of years. They offer a supportive, collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to develop technically, build client relationships and progress their careers.

Your new role

You’ll work as part of a growing arboricultural consultancy team, delivering a varied mix of projects across the public and private sectors.

Your responsibilities will include:Undertaking BS5837 surveys and reportingCompleting tree safety inspections and risk assessmentsProducing technical reports and management recommendationsSupporting planning and development projectsBuilding and maintaining client relationshipsContributing to the delivery of utility, infrastructure and land management projectsSupporting senior consultants whilst developing your own project portfolio

This is a genuinely varied position, offering exposure to a broad range of project types rather than focusing on a single client sector. The role combines fieldwork, technical reporting and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for somebody who enjoys both site and office-based work.

Hybrid working is available, typically involving a mix of site work, home working and office attendance throughout the week.

What you’ll need to succeedLantra Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification (essential)Level 3 or Level 4 Arboriculture qualificationPrevious arboricultural consultancy experienceExperience undertaking BS5837 surveys and reportsSound understanding of tree risk management and arboricultural best practiceStrong written and verbal communication skillsFull UK driving licence

Candidates with practical arboricultural experience alongside consultancy experience will be particularly attractive.

The successful candidate will be somebody who enjoys working collaboratively, is keen to continue developing professionally and wants to be part of a supportive team with genuine long-term progression opportunities.

What you’ll get in return£35,000 – £41,000 salary depending on experienceHybrid and flexible working arrangementsStructured career development and trainingAnnual performance-related pay reviewsClear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy teamCompany vehicle for business use following successful probation22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with serviceCycle to Work schemeReferral bonus schemeCompany pension schemeHealthcare schemeEnhanced company sick payProfessional membership fees paid and supportedFriendly, supportive and highly experienced team environmentOpportunity to work across a wide variety of project sectors

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Posted: October 11th, 2026