Arboricultural Surveyor Arboriculture in Maintenance · Head Office

Arboricultural Surveyor

Location:
Flexible UK Location | Home-Based with Travel

Salary:
Competitive

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Work on diverse projects. Build your expertise. Make a lasting impact on the environment.

At Ground Control, we're looking for an experienced Arboricultural Surveyor to join our growing Arboriculture team, supporting a wide range of infrastructure, utility, development and environmental projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a field-based role, and has a genuine passion for trees and the environment. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality surveys and inspections that help inform planning, development and long-term asset management decisions.

Working alongside experienced Arboricultural Consultants and environmental specialists, you'll gain exposure to a varied portfolio of projects while having the autonomy to manage your own workload and make a genuine contribution from day one.

• Undertake BS5837:2012 tree surveys to support planning, development and construction projects across a range of sectors.

• Carry out Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) and tree condition surveys
  , identifying defects, physiological condition and management requirements.

• Collect and record accurate tree data using digital surveying equipment and specialist software.

• Identify tree species and assess site constraints
  , providing detailed and reliable survey information.

• Carry out measurements and assessments
  , including tree height, stem diameter, crown spread and rooting constraints.

• Support advanced tree investigations and decay detection surveys where required.

• Assist with tree protection monitoring and site inspections throughout construction and project delivery phases.

• Work collaboratively with consultants, project teams, contractors and clients
  , ensuring survey information is delivered accurately and professionally.

• Contribute to a variety of exciting projects
  , ranging from infrastructure and utility works to environmental improvements, biodiversity enhancement and development schemes.

• Maintain exceptional standards of health and safety, quality and professionalism across all surveying activities.

• A company vehicle as part of your package

• The opportunity to work across a diverse and interesting range of projects

• The autonomy to manage your own surveys and field workload

• Support from experienced Arboricultural Consultants and environmental professionals

• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities

• Exposure to a growing business delivering projects that positively impact communities and the environment

• The chance to build your technical expertise while working alongside industry specialists

• A supportive and collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued

• Previous experience undertaking arboricultural surveys and inspections

• Good working knowledge of BS5837:2012 surveys and tree assessment principles

• Strong tree identification skills and an understanding of common defects, diseases and disorders

• Experience using digital survey systems and specialist surveying software

• A qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry or a related discipline (Level 3, Level 4 or above desirable)

• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification (desirable)

• CSCS and/or ROLO certification (desirable)

• A good understanding of health and safety requirements when working on active sites

• A full UK driving licence

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate survey information

• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to work independently in the field

• Passionate about trees, biodiversity and the environment

• Organised and detail-focused

• Comfortable working independently and managing your workload

• A strong communicator who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders

• Enthusiastic about developing your technical knowledge and career

• Someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work

• Competitive salary aligned to your skills…