Consultant Arboriculturist

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced and motivated Arboriculturalist to lead our consultancy services, working on a range of project types.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for a consultant looking to progress their career, as it presents the opportunity to grow an arboricultural team as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, whilst working closely with, and supported by, our ecologists and GIS team
You will be responsible for the preparation of tenders at the outset of a project, and for promoting and further developing our arboricultural services, whilst providing specialist tree advice on a wide range of issues at all stages of development, particularly at the pre-planning design and application stages.
National Diploma in Arboriculture, degree or equivalent qualification.
A sound knowledge of visual tree and hedgerow assessment and experience in the preparation and delivery of baseline condition assessments,
Comprehensive understanding and identification of tree defects and diseases.
Extensive experience of site monitoring and supervision of works on sites.
Substantial knowledge of Tree Preservation Orders and UK Planning Legislation.
Experience in applying for, and advising clients on felling licenses, and preparation of forestry, tree and woodland management plans.
Able to advise design teams in relation to the implementation of BS 5837: 2012 – Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction.
An ability to work closely with Local Authority tree officers, planners, architects, ecologists and other professionals.
A full driving licence, and a willingness to travel throughout the UK and spend periods of time away from home as required
Lucion Group is a multi-disciplinary environmental and health and safety consultancy providing trusted advice and solutions to'Protect People and Planet' through facilitating sustainable development, both throughout the UK and internationally. If you are looking to start or grow your career in environmental consultancy, Delta-Simons is a place where ongoing learning, training, innovation and collaborative thinking is encouraged and helps to form our identity.
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