Arboricultural Consultant

Join us in shaping a future where nature and business thrive together

At Thomson, our purpose is simple but powerful:
to enable nature and business to thrive together
.

We’re building a reputation as the UK’s most
innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy
. Our ambition is to be the
first choice for clients
and the
employer of choice for environmental professionals
.

With offices across the UK, our multidisciplinary experts deliver exceptional outcomes across terrestrial and freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine science, GIS, habitat management, arboriculture and environmental impact assessment.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Arboricultural Consultant to join our dynamic and growing team.

As an Arboricultural Consultant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects, from site surveys and reporting to delivering high-quality projects and interacting directly with clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful assignments while developing your skills and knowledge in the field.

We pride ourselves on the variety of work we offer. Our projects span from individual homeowners’ needs to large-scale national infrastructure developments, giving you the chance to work on diverse and stimulating projects. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and you’ll have the chance to work alongside other specialists to deliver exceptional results.

With clients across the country, this role will involve travel to different sites, and occasional overnight stays. If you're passionate about trees and thrive in an environment that challenges and excites you, Thomson is the place to grow and develop your skills.

You will be a passionate arboriculturist with some consultancy experience. Key requirements for this role include:

• A level four qualification in Arboriculture (or currently working towards it).
• Proven tree survey experience within a consultancy or commercial environment.
• Expertise in Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) and development surveys in accordance withBS
  5837:2012.
• Ability to write
  
  Arboricultural Impact Assessment sand Method Statements with precision and clarity.
• Strong communication skills—able to produce meticulous, accurate reports and confidently engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience using arboricultural tools and software such as THREATS, CAVAT, TEMPO, RAVEN, and iTree is preferable but not essential.
• Proficiency withMS Office,GIS/CAD systems, and tree survey software.
• A collaborative, trustworthy team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A full, clean UK driving licence and ownership / use of a car (with business insurance)

At Thomson we support hybrid working arrangements, employees can work a mix of remote and office working.

Working at Thomson

At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do—for our clients and for each other.

We believe in
One Thomson
: valuing every individual’s unique skills and experiences, and working together to deliver exceptional service.

Our people are our greatest asset. We are proud of our
friendly, supportive and can-do culture
, where nothing is too much trouble. We live and breathe our
RISE values – Respect, Integrity, Support and Excellence
—and we are constantly evolving, with your voice helping shape our future.

We actively promote a
healthy work-life balance
, offering flexibility and a supportive environment where people can thrive. We embrace new challenges, work collaboratively, and celebrate success together.

We are passionate about
career development
. You’ll have access to:

• Industry-accredited external training
• Specialist-led internal training
• Opportunities to work across disciplines
• The chance to…