Senior Arboricultural Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Big Fish Little Fish Full time

About the Role

Big Fish Little Fish seeks a Senior Arboricultural Specialist to lead the provision of arboricultural services across the UK. As a key member of our Place Services team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality services to clients, including specialist planning advice, highway tree management, and complex arboricultural assessments.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and authoritative subject matter expert with advanced technical skills, knowledge, and experience in arboriculture, legislation, policy, standards, and guidance. You will have excellent commercial and operational delivery skills, with the ability to manage a demanding caseload of enquiries and deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effective commercial and operational delivery of arboricultural services, including specialist planning advice and trees/vegetation affecting the Public Highway.
  • Leading the development and review of complex plans, policies, and guidance.
  • Commercial development of our arboriculture offer, bidding on high-value opportunities, and managing high-value projects and contracts against budget and specification.
  • Building a professional, client-focused culture, and high-level client relationships, maintaining commercial awareness of our industry, key markets, and sectors.
  • Educating and training others in arboricultural practices and procedures.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent by experience in a relevant field.
  • Qualified Professional Tree Inspector with strong evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Authoritative technical and subject matter expertise in arboriculture, development management, and planning policy.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inform, influence, and persuade clients and stakeholders.
  • Advanced use of GIS and other ICT tools, with the ability to implement complex data capture, management, and presentation.

Estimated Salary Range: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum

About Us

Big Fish Little Fish is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing environmental and planning services to local authorities and public bodies. We are committed to supporting sustainable development and delivering high-quality services to our clients.



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