Principal Arboricultural Consultant

Overview

In this role you lead arboricultural consulting within a dynamic Nature team, delivering planning-focused surveys, assessments and expert guidance. You will collaborate with internal and external specialists to support projects across the UK and beyond, shaping tree-related decisions and outcomes. The role combines field surveys, reporting, and potential line or project management, with opportunities to contribute to business development. You join a supportive, inclusive culture focusing on development and impactful, nature-based work.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• global collaboration

Responsibilities

• Organise, oversee and undertake tree surveys for planning purposes and to assess tree condition
• Prepare and review arboricultural reports to BS 5837:2012, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)
• Prepare and review Tree Condition Reports
• Provide expert technical arboricultural advice for internal and external teams and clients
• Act as an expert witness for planning appeals, DCO examinations or equivalent
• Work independently or with other arboricultural/environmental professionals in planning, delivery and management of services
• Organise and undertake arboricultural site monitoring and supervision to discharge planning conditions
• Contribute to developing the business, bidding and client engagement

Key requirements

• Expert knowledge of arboricultural principles and BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014, BS3998:2010
• Expertise in tree identification, inspection and condition assessment
• Technician’s Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent Level 3/4) or higher with substantial experience
• Expert knowledge of relevant UK legislation, best practice and policy relating to arboriculture
• Full clean UK driving licence to attend remote sites

• Independent working
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Team collaboration
• BS5837:2012
• BS8545:2014
• BS3998:2010

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