Assistant Arboricultural Consultant

Overview

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.ADAS , part of the

RSK Group , is seeking an

Assistant Arboricultural Consultant

on a

full-time permanent

based located in the

Midlands, UK

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 reportsAssisting with tree health surveys, hazard assessment, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys and reports for developers, utilities and other corporate organisationsAssisting with and servicing on-site implementation of arboricultural works including the supervision of contractorsSpecifying tree works in line with the requirements of BS3998:2010Supporting with Tree Preservation Order queriesUsing 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 BS5837:2012Undertake arboricultural surveys using the principles of Visual Tree Assessment and specify the necessary work on individual or groups of trees in accordance with BS3998:2010Produce tree risk management surveys and reports using recognized systems such as THREATSProvide 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 requiredFlexible working with regard to type of work, timing and locationThe 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 certificateMembership of a relevant professional association/body such as Arboricultural AssociationExperience in using AutocadSalary And Benefits

Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experienceRegular training and career development (including funding and time allowances for related academic course attendance)Contributory Pension SchemeA flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health careRSK Group is an Equal Opportunities ..... full job details .....