Senior Arboriculturalist

Senior Arboriculturalist – WSP Newcastle

Location:

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Arboricultural Consultant to join our team in the south or east of England. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Principal Consultant and mentor junior team members alongside you day‑to‑day role as a senior consultant managing projects and site surveying. Your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of arboricultural services across a variety of projects.

• Provide support to the Principal Consultant
• Site based surveys, assessments, measurements, inspections and monitoring in relation to BS5837:2012 and tree hazard assessments.
• Collation and interpretation of arboricultural information from desk studies.
• Working on NSIP / DCO projects preparing technical reports and feasibility studies, inputting into arboricultural impact assessments and arboricultural method statements.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, developing their skills as consultants and fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices as part of a Clerk of Works / Supervisor role.
• Contribute to business development activities, including preparing proposals and attending client meetings.
• Liaise with design team developing mitigation solutions.
• Data analysis and project management.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, work to agreed standards and deliver high‑quality work.
• Small to medium scale project pricing at all levels.
• Internal and external networking.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the team.
• Actively participates in recruitment.
• Ability to manage a survey team of consultants.
• Desire to work with junior team members to encourage their career development.

• Minimum of a Level 4 qualification in arboriculture or a related field.
• Relevant industry experience in arboriculture, with a strong understanding of tree management and assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in using arboricultural software and tools including Treeplotter, AutoCAD, Word.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and solution‑oriented approach to problem‑solving.

Work‑life balance
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.

Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you, and we also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time
To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development
We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industry: Professional Services

Job location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom