Arboricultural Consultant

**The Company**:
Bowland Tree Consultancy Ltd. is a well-established and reputable arboricultural consultancy practice in based in Preston, Lancashire, and with a satellite office in Penrith, Cumbria. We boast an extensive portfolio of experience, servicing clients locally, regionally and nationally. We are a small but growing business with big plans for the future and are looking for the right person to help in our growth and direction.

**Location**:
**The Role**:
We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Arboricultural Consultant to join our growing team on a full-time permanent basis. The main purpose of the role is to deliver an efficient and effective arboricultural consultancy service in a dynamic, client-focused, commercial environment. The post holder will work flexibly, independently and as part of the team.

**Main Duties of the Role**:

- To take responsibility for surveying and inspecting trees for development site assessments and for risk management purposes.
- To prepare associated reports, directly liaising with clients, agents, local planning authorities and members of the public, on behalf of the company and its clients.
- To assist in the management of junior staff, where required.

Self-motivated, diligent, and an effective communicator, with a professional manner and a keen eye for detail.

**Essential Criteria**:

- An arboriculture qualification to a minimum of level 5;
- At least 2 years’ experience in tree surveying, report preparation and client liaison;
- Excellent report writing skills;
- Experience in the preparation of fee proposals;
- A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of all relevant arboricultural legislation and guidance, in particular the planning system and BS5837:2012;
- Strong tree, pest and disease identification skills and a good understanding of tree biology and tree biomechanics;
- An understanding and appreciation of project budgetary constraints and targets;
- Experience of project management;
- Computer and IT literate, with experience in using Microsoft Office products and, preferably, CAD; and
- A full UK driving licence.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Chartered arboriculturist status with the Institute of Charted Foresters (MICFor)
- Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association (MArborA)
- LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification
- Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) licence holder
- VALID Tree Risk Assessment system licence holder
- Experience of staff management
- Natural England bat survey licence (at any level), and associated experience in this field

**On Offer**:
Flexible and home working arrangements are in place for all current staff. All requests for flexible/ homeworking will be considered in accordance with the Company’s Flexible Working Policy.

The role is mainly office-based but includes regular site work. Site work is usually within a 100-mile radius of the Penrith office, but there are instances where travel further afield within the UK is necessary. A willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight trips, is required.

**Job Type**:

- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

**Additional pay**:

- Bonus payments (dependant on performance and wholly at the discretion of the company)

**Holidays**:

- 28 days per annum, including public and bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- One additional day off given for staff birthdays, entirely at the discretion of the Director
- One additional day’s leave after two years’ continuous service
- One additional day’s leave after four years’ continuous service

**Benefits**:

- The company will pay up to 2 annual professional membership subscriptions (for the AA and the ICF)
- Ongoing training and CPD, with support and encouragement for gaining Chartered Status
- Access to company Group Life Insurance scheme with additional health care benefits
- Statutory workplace pension

**Experience**:

- Tree surveying, report preparation and client liaison: 2 years’ minimum

**Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday, but with options for flexible working

**Work remotely**:

- Yes

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Penrith, CA11 7HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Penrith, CA11 7HZ

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