Principal Arboricultural Consultant

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join a supportive team of talented Arboriculturists and Foresters and shape the future of the environment?

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Principal Arboricultural Consultant in our Leeds, Bristol, Basingstoke, Cambridge and Croydon offices (other locations across the UK may be considered).

The award winning team works on a huge range of projects of all scales, recent examples including extensive BS5837 surveys in Cork, Ireland, forestry assessments in the Scottish Highlands, tree condition surveys in Manchester, providing technical advice for projects in the Middle East and veteran tree assessments in London.

At AECOM there is great potential for personal and career development. The Arboriculture and Forestry Team includes a wide range of grades including:
Consultants, Senior Consultants, Principal Consultants, Associate Directors and Technical Directors. We are embedded within a wider Nature team which includes experts in ecology, BNG and natural capital.

In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as:
Tree Climbing, Tree Condition Surveys, BS5837 Surveys, Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements, Forestry, Woodland Management, Tree Planting, Tree Valuation, Canopy Cover Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing, mentoring and coaching framework.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 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)
• Preparing and reviewing Tree Condition Reports
• Providing expert technical arboricultural advice and support for both internal and external teams and clients.
• Act as an expert witness for planning appeals, DCO examinations or equivalent.
• Working independently or with other arboricultural and environmental professionals, in the planning, delivery and management of arboricultural services, potentially including line management and project management
• Organise and undertake arboricultural site monitoring and supervision works to discharge planning conditions
• Contribute to developing the business, bidding and client engagement.

Come grow with us.

And let's not forget about the perks 'll enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Graduate opportunities are also available.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Expert knowledge of arboricultural principles, including a comprehensive understanding of BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014 and BS3998:2010
• Expertise in tree identification, inspection, condition assessment and necessary management options
• Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent Level 3/4 qualification) or higher combined with substantial demonstrable experience
• Expert knowledge of relevant UK legislation, best practice and policy relating to arboriculture
• To attend remote sites, a full cleanUK driving licence is essential

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Flexibility with a hybrid work model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive inclusive environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.