Associate Director- Arboricultural

E3P is seeking an experienced Associate Arboricultural Consultant to lead and develop our growing arboricultural service from our Manchester office.

You will combine technical delivery with team leadership, client development and commercial responsibility. This is an opportunity to influence the direction of the service, build strong client relationships and support the continued growth of E3P.

We are looking for someone who shares our pragmatic, dynamic and progressive approach and can provide clear, commercially aware advice.

The role will be based from our Manchester office, with flexible working arrangements and travel across the UK to support a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, infrastructure and public‑sector projects.

• Lead the delivery of high-quality arboricultural consultancy services.
• Provide pragmatic, accurate and commercially focused arboricultural advice to clients.
• Oversee BS 5837 tree surveys and development‑related arboricultural assessments in line with current guidance.
• Produce and review Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements, Tree Protection Plans, tree survey reports and tree risk management reports.
• Undertake professional tree inspections and tree risk assessments using the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment methodology.
• Provide senior advice to clients throughout the planning and development process.
• Oversee arboricultural projects from initial enquiry through to completion, including budgets, programmes, resourcing and client expectations.
• Lead, support and mentor members of the arboriculture team.
• Undertake management responsibilities in line with the company structure.
• Maintain high technical standards and oversee quality assurance across the service.
• Work alongside other disciplines within E3P to expand our multidisciplinary service offering.
• Prepare and review fee proposals, tenders and commercial submissions.
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients and secure new work for the company.
• Represent E3P at senior client meetings, networking events and industry events.
• Contribute to recruitment, team development, commercial performance and the strategic direction of the arboriculture service.

• Relevant undergraduate degree, higher qualification or equivalent professional qualification in arboriculture, forestry or a related discipline.
• Current Quantified Tree Risk Assessment registration.
• Current Professional Tree Inspection certificate.
• Significant professional arboricultural experience, including substantial experience working within consultancy.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5837, tree risk management and the UK planning system.
• A proven track record of leading and delivering complex arboricultural projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes, clients and technical teams.
• Experience producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports and arboricultural drawings.
• Demonstrable experience managing, mentoring and developing staff.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience generating new work.
• Excellent written, verbal and client‑facing communication skills.
• Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association, Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body.
• Chartered status, or clear progress towards chartership, would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent