Assistant Arboricultural Consultant - #1774128

Location: Hybrid, Glasgow, UK, Edinburgh, UK

The Vacancy

Our Arboricultural business comprises a skilled team of chartered and highly qualified Arboriculturists focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies, and rural industries. The team has a vast amount of experience in all aspects of BS5837 tree surveys and planning advice, tree risk surveys and policy advice, utility arboriculture, and woodland management. The successful candidate will join a team of Arboricultural professionals who work closely with colleagues in other disciplines, such as Ecology, Planning, Landscape, and Archaeology

The Role:

To work flexibly to deliver arboricultural consultancy in a fast-moving, client-focused commercial environment

We wish to recruit an Assistant Arboricultural Consultant who will work under guidance and with the support of an Associate Director of Arboriculture and the wider ADAS Arboricultural Team. The role will include:

Supporting with tree surveys and providing advice to a range of developer clients in relation to the requirements of BS5837:2012

Drafting arboricultural reports

Assisting with tree health surveys, hazard assessment, visual tree inspection, and risk assessment surveys and reports for developers, utilities, and other corporate organisations

Assisting with and servicing on-site implementation of arboricultural works including the supervision of contractors

Specifying tree works in line with the requirements of BS3998:2010

Supporting with Tree Preservation Order queries

Using a range of different survey tools including handheld computers and survey software including GIS systems

With support from the Arboricultural team, successful candidates will:

Flexibly carry out arboricultural surveys and impact assessments on development sites, write reports, and produce a suite of plans all in accordance with BS5837:2012

Undertake arboricultural surveys using the principles of Visual Tree Assessment and specify the necessary work on individual or groups of trees in accordance with BS3998:2010

Produce tree risk management surveys and reports using recognized systems such as THREATS

Provide support to the arboricultural contract managers to help ensure that the work is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the client’s satisfaction

Person specification:

A full driving licence will be required

Flexible working with regard to type of work, timing, and location

The candidate must also hold a recognised Environmental qualification (minimum Level 3 or completion of an Arboriculture module within an equivalent Horticulture or Landscape degree award)

We would be looking for the candidate to have or be willing to obtain:

A Lantra Professional Tree Inspection certificate

Membership of a relevant professional association/body such as Arboricultural Association

Experience in using Autocad

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a good environmental qualification who is looking for an opportunity to gain arboricultural surveying and consultancy experience within an established arboricultural team and with good opportunities for longer-term career progression

Salary and benefits:

Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience

Regular training and career development (including funding and time allowances for related academic course attendance)

Contributory Pension Scheme

A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care

About Us

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base

ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?



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