Arboricultural Consultant

SEED are a growing Arboricultural Consultancy, specialising in planning, development, and tree risk management.

**Location**:Macclesfield, Cheshire (Hybrid)

**Role**:
The role would suit someone who wants to be part of a small, dynamic team within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to take the lead in managing projects and time within a welcoming, flexible working environment. The ability to be motivated while working independently or as part of a team is critical.

We have great relationships with our clients and project teams, so a positive, approachable attitude and great communication skills are essential.

It’s important to us that work is an enjoyable place to be, and we offer a fun, relaxed working environment whilst ensuring we stay on top of the game.

Along with the required qualifications and experience, we need consultants who are up for a challenge, using exceptional initiative and communication skills to solve complex problems with multiple stakeholders including Local Planning Authorities, Planning Consultants, Architects, Developers and Land Managers to name a few

We work with some stand-out clients on a range of amazing projects across the UK, including one off Paragraph 80 houses (think Grand Designs), film studios, large scale residential developments,. With this comes the requirement for travel around the UK regularly, with the occasional requirement for an overnight stay.

There is a huge opportunity for career progression and increased responsibility, if you are a great fit with the company, have the drive to do an excellent job and enjoy yourself in the process.

**Key requirements**:

- Minimum of Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture (or equivalent / demonstrable experience).
- Pro-active and organised with exceptional communication skills and ability to work seamlessly within large project teams.
- Good experience in undertaking BS5837:2012 tree surveys & planning reports (Arboricultural Impact Assessment / Method Statement etc.)
- Strong knowledge of trees within the planning process.
- AutoCAD skills (production of Tree Constraints Plans / Tree Protection Plans etc.) are desirable, but training can be provided.
- Experienced in undertaking Tree Risk Assessment (use of various methodologies such as QTRA, THREATS, VALID etc would be beneficial)
- Professional Tree Inspection certificate would be beneficial.
- Good knowledge of current legislation, standards and best practice within the industry.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working - We understand everyone has a life outside work so always do what we can to accommodate the best life/work balance.
- Regular pay reviews
- Bupa Select Private Medical Insurance (no excess)
- Gym membership (We have an amazing gym at the office with nutritionist and personal training on offer)
- Bonus scheme for bringing and developing new clients.
- CPD budget and opportunities to get involved in work-related projects (think tree planting, education etc)
- Membership to industry bodies (Institute of Chartered Foresters and Arboricultural Association) along with support to work towards Professional Membership (Chartered Arboriculturist) if desired.
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay.
- Company car options

**Salary**:£30,000 - £35,000

**Holidays**:33 days including public holidays

**We also have flexible graduate / early career positions available - please get in touch**

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bollington, SK10 5JB

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