Principal Arboricultural Consultant

AECOM
Leeds, Bristol, Cambridge
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: OtherSkills: []

Lead arboricultural consultancy for planning projects, organising and delivering tree surveys and site monitoring to assess tree condition and suitability. Produce and review BS 5837:2012 reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements, while providing expert technical advice to internal teams, clients and external stakeholders. Serve as an expert witness for planning appeals and help drive business growth through bidding and client engagement.

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Principal Arboricultural Consultant

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Job Summary

Lead arboricultural consultancy for planning projects, organising and delivering tree surveys and site monitoring to assess tree condition and suitability. Produce and review BS 5837:2012 reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements, while providing expert technical advice to internal teams, clients and external stakeholders. Serve as an expert witness for planning appeals and help drive business growth through bidding and client engagement.
Location: Leeds, Bristol, Cambridge
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Organise, oversee and undertake tree surveys for planning purposes and to assess tree condition.
  • •Prepare and review arboricultural reports to BS 5837:2012, including Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
  • •Provide expert technical arboricultural advice and support for internal and external teams and clients.
  • •Act as an expert witness for planning appeals, DCO examinations or equivalent.
  • •Work independently or with other professionals to plan, deliver and manage arboricultural services, potentially including line management and project management.

Key Requirements

  • •Expert knowledge of arboricultural principles, including a comprehensive understanding of BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014 and BS3998:2010.
  • •Expertise in tree identification, inspection, condition assessment and necessary management options.
  • •Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent Level 3/4 qualification) or higher combined with substantial demonstrable experience.
  • •Expert knowledge of relevant UK legislation, best practice and policy relating to arboriculture.
  • •To attend remote sites, a full clean UK driving licence is essential.
Experience:ConstructionEnvironmental permittingArboriculture
Licenses:Clean UK driving licence
Certifications:Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture
Languages:English
Tech Stack:BS5837:2012BS8545:2014BS3998:2010Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)Tree Condition Reports

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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