Principal Arboriculturist

Job :
London, All GB Regions, United Kingdom Capabilities:
Environmental Office Setup:
Hybrid Company:
Jacobs At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
️ Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow️ You will be a part of growing UK Landscape and Arboriculture team of over 70 professionals️ As a Principal Arboriculturistð³, you’ll be responsible for the continuing implementation of arboriculture advice and surveys within the Landscape and Arboricultural team across a wide range of project stages and types reporting to the Associate Director of arboriculture️ This is an opportunity to make a real difference and bring expertise to this innovative and exciting team

What’s in it for You?ð Collaboration at scale — work alongside global experts within diverse, multidisciplinary teamsð A values-led culture — be part of an organisation that champions inclusion, innovation, and going beyondð Career progression — access leadership development, technical communities, and knowledge networksð Lead advisory projects with real-world impact

We offerð
· Competitive salary:
We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experienceð️ 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 daysðµ Robust Pension Contributions:
We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future️ Comprehensive Health Coverage:
Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and familyð¶ Family Planning Support:
Access to fertility healthcare and family planning servicesð‍ð‍ð§‍ð Enhanced Parental Leave:
Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs4️⃣  Life assurance at 4x your salary Income Protection:
Financial security in case of long-term illness or injuryð Wellbeing Hub:
Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burnð¼ Professional Development:
We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunitiesð Community Engagement:
Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations

Locations: UK wide Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time Grade:
Principal Arboriculturist In this role, you will:️ Undertake tree surveys in relation to planning and development and provide technical arboricultural solutions️ Undertake Veteran tree surveys and give advice  ️ Support the wider arboricultural team on a national scale ️ Ensuring the delivery of comprehensive arboricultural reports, including Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements within tight time-frames to meet client requirements️ Work with a range of disciplines within Jacobs and with outside consultants ️ Contribute new innovative ideas, materials, research and learnings to the team, as part of your management and project work️ Work with arboricultural sub-contractors as part of the arboricultural offering
Here's what you'll need
 A level 4-6 QCF or equivalent arboriculturist qualification, with previous practical experience as an arboricultural consultant   Have an in depth understanding of BS 5837:2012 and BS3998: 2010 and Knowledge of Streetworks UK:
National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) Volume 4 Understanding of National Planning Policy Framework (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2014) in relation to trees  

Experience of working on large scale infrastructure projects and within a multi disciplinary environment   Familiarity with CAD and digital survey hardware and software, including GIS and experience of MS Word and Excel required High standard of report writing skills Site visits and survey work forms part of the role, sometimes in more remote locations, therefore a driving licence is essential for this role READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

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