Arboricultural Consultant, Assistant/graduate

**The company**:
Bowland Tree Consultancy Ltd. is a well-established and reputable arboricultural consultancy practice based in Preston, Lancashire, with a second office in Penrith, Cumbria.

We boast an extensive portfolio of experience, servicing clients locally, regionally, and nationally. We are a small yet growing business with big plans for the future, looking for the right person to join our busy team.

**The role**:
We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Arboricultural Consultant to join our 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; and, able to perform well in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

**Essential criteria**:

- An arboriculture qualification to a minimum of level 4
- At least 3 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, AutoCAD
- 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
- Natural England bat survey licence (at any level) and associated experience in this field
- Experience of staff management

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

Flexible and home working requests will be considered in accordance with the Company’s Flexible Working Policy.

**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 2 x annual professional membership subscriptions for AA and 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: 3 years’ minimum

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday, but with options for flexible working

Work remotely:

- Yes

**Salary**: £27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston, PR1 3NR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

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