Arboricultural Consultant

G Trott Tree Consultancy Ltd is an award‑winning provider of independent arboricultural advice, offering tailored solutions for a wide range of tree care needs. With recognised memberships in professional organisations such as the Arboricultural Association, Institute of Consulting Arborists, and Chartered Institute of Horticulture, the company demonstrates its commitment to excellence. Expertise includes advanced tree risk assessment methodologies, with accreditation in both QTRA and PTI.

At G Trott Tree Consultancy, we are dedicated to nurturing trees and fostering a greener, healthier environment.

Graduate / Trainee Arboricultural Consultant

G Trott Tree Consultancy Ltd is an award‑winning provider of independent arboricultural advice, offering tailored solutions for a wide range of tree care needs. With recognised memberships in professional organisations such as the Arboricultural Association, Institute of Consulting Arborists, and Chartered Institute of Horticulture, the company demonstrates its commitment to excellence. Expertise includes advanced tree risk assessment methodologies, with accreditation in both QTRA and PTI.

At G Trott Tree Consultancy, we are dedicated to nurturing trees and fostering a greener, healthier environment.

📍 Remote / Field‑Based | South of England & Wales

🚗 Full UK Driving Licence Required

G Trott Tree Consultancy (GTTC) is a growing arboricultural consultancy delivering professional, practical advice across tree safety, condition surveys, and planning‑related projects. Due to a rapidly increasing workload, we are looking to recruit our first employee to join the business and support consultancy delivery across the South of England and Wales.

This is a key role in the early growth of GTTC and an excellent opportunity for a graduate or trainee arboricultural consultant to gain hands‑on experience, real responsibility, and long‑term career progression.

The successful candidate will support arboricultural consultancy work from day one. While training and support will be provided, you will be expected to work independently on appropriate tasks and contribute immediately to project delivery.

Typical duties will include:

• Assisting with tree safety and condition surveys
• Supporting BS5837:2012 planning‑related projects
• Collecting site data and preparing survey notes
• Assisting with QTRA assessments (training provided where required)
• Producing basic reports and supporting documentation
• Attending site visits across the South of England and Wales
• General consultancy support to help manage and reduce workload

The role will develop quickly, with increasing responsibility as experience and confidence grow.

This role is suited to a motivated individual with pre‑existing arboricultural knowledge who is looking to develop a career in consultancy.

You should:

• Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel for work
• Be able to work independently and manage your own workload
• Be reliable, organised, and proactive
• Be comfortable starting work immediately on simpler tasks
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Be keen to learn, develop, and grow with the business

• A relevant arboricultural qualification
• Completion of, or currently undertaking, a Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture
• Some familiarity with BS5837:2012 and tree inspection work

Previous consultancy experience is helpful but not essential — attitude, competence, and willingness to take responsibility are key.

• Full‑time, permanent position
• Remote working with regular site visits
• Ideally based in or around Exeter or Bristol
  , with good access to the M5 corridor

• Salary: dependant on experience and qualifications
• Mileage and work‑related expenses paid or company vehicle
• Training and professional development supported
• Flexible, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to be a core part of building the GTTC team

• Be the first employee in a growing consultancy
• Work directly with the founder and gain broad, practical experience
• Develop real consultancy skills quickly
• Shape the future of the business as it grows
• Clear opportunity for progression as GTTC expands