Senior Arboriculturalist

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role 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 while 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
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies for NSIP / DCO projects; input into arboricultural impact assessments and arboricultural method statements
• Mentor and guide junior team members, developing their skills as consultants
• 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 the design team to develop mitigation solutions
• Data analysis and project management
• 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 and participate in recruitment
• Ability to manage a survey team of consultants
• Support 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 arboricultural software and tools including Tree plotter, AutoCAD, Word
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

• Work-life balance
  Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and support a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Thrive programme with Virtual GP and workplace adjustments;
  Gymflex scheme and menopause support.
• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave.
• Your development
  Training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership.

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Here at WSP we encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and we can provide workplace adjustments on request.

Gateshead, England, United Kingdom