Assistant Arboriculturalist

Location: Derby

Salary DOE

Are you looking to kickstart your career in Arboricultural Consultancy?

We're working with a leading consultancy practice that has been shaping landscapes and communities for over 60 years. Known for their award-winning projects in environmentally sensitive locations, they pride themselves on being a fantastic place to work, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an Assistant Arboriculturist to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects across the UK.

As an Assistant Arboriculturist, you'll support a variety of projects. Your work will include:

• Conducting tree surveys for planning and construction projects in line with BS 5837:2012 standards.
• Assisting with tree health assessments, hazard evaluations, and risk surveys.
• Preparing Tree Survey Plans and Tree Protection Plans.
• Contributing to technical reports like Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Gathering data to advise clients on arboricultural issues.
• Supervising on-site tree protection measures during construction.

Assistant Arboriculturalist Requirements
Consultancy-based experience is ideal. You should have a background in a related field such as:

• Tree Surgery, Arboriculture, or Forestry.
• Ecology, Conservation, or Habitat Management.
• Planning, Local Authority, or Engineering.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A Level 2 or higher qualification in arboriculture or a related environmental discipline.
• Excellent tree identification skills.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Skills:

• Membership in a professional body (e.g., Arboricultural Association, Royal Forestry Society).
• Experience with GIS or AutoCAD systems (training available).
• Report writing experience, particularly Arboricultural Impact Assessments or Method Statements.
• Knowledge of BS5837:2012 surveys or tree hazard assessments.
• Practical tree management experience.

Benefits:
This role offers:

• A competitive salary (DOE).
• Annual bonuses and a pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, with options for a compressed work week and holiday purchase.
• Enrolment in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development, including support for arboricultural qualifications.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with frequent social and volunteering activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and work on impactful projects. If you're interested, send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Explore more Ecology, Arboriculture and Landscape Architecture roles on our website.

This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.