Principal Arboricultural Consultant

Overview

In this Principal Arboricultural Consultant role, you will lead arboricultural surveys and assessments within a multidisciplinary Nature team to support planning and development projects. You’ll provide expert technical advice, produce BS5837-compliant reports, and guide clients and internal teams through planning processes. The position offers broad project variety, mentoring, and strong opportunities for career growth within a global infrastructure firm. You’ll work across offices and potentially manage projects and people, contributing to sustainable land management and biodiversity goals.

Pay / Benefits

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

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 and support 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 and environmental professionals in planning, delivery and management of arboricultural 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 and BS3998:2010
• Expert knowledge of tree identification, inspection, condition assessment and management options
• Technician’s Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent Level 3/4) with substantial demonstrable experience
• Expert knowledge of UK arboriculture legislation, best practice and policy
• Full clean UK driving licence for site attendance

• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Client engagement and relationship management
• Mentoring and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
• Arboricultural survey techniques
• BS5837:2012 reporting and AIA/AMS preparation
• Tree condition assessment and management planning

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