Assistant Arboriculturist

About theJob

Are you looking tostart your career in Arboricultural Consultancy and looking to joinan established consultancy practice who pride themselves inoffering a great place to work

If so we areinterested in hearing from you. FPCR Environment and Design Ltd isa one of the UKs leading integrated design practices workingextensively throughout the UK. Over the last 60 years the practicehas developed a valuable mix of multidisciplinary expertise inmasterplanning environmental assessment urban design landscapeecology architecture arboriculture and green infrastructure. Wehave implemented many awardwinning schemes in environmentallysensitive locations.

Due to our everincreasingclient portfolio and the continuing development of ourarboricultural department we are looking to appoint an AssistantArboricultural Consultant who is starting their career.

The position provides the right candidate withan ideal opportunity to be a part of a highly motivated team whoprovide a broad mix of technical advice to a diverse range ofclients covering development projects across all aspects ofarboriculture. Our team undertakes tree surveys and prepareArboricultural Impact Assessments in accordance with BS5837: Treesin Relation to Design Demolition and Construction Recommendations.They will also be involved in projects covering the preparation ofWoodland Management Plans Veteran Tree Assessments NHBC Surveys andTree Risk and Benefit Assessments for management oftrees.

Principalresponsibilities/key duties:

• To undertake tree surveys for a range of developmentapplications and construction projects (to BS 5837:2012);
• Assist with carrying out tree health surveyshazard assessments visual tree inspection and risk assessmentsurveys;
• Prepare Tree Survey Plans andincluding Tree Protection Plans;
• Assist with arange of reporting including Arboricultural Impact Assessments andArboricultural Method Statements;
• Collatinginformation to assist with advice on a broad range ofarboricultural issues for a range of clients; and
• Undertake on site construction supervisionwhere retained trees are being protected.

Skills andExperience:

The candidate may notnecessarily have a background in consultancy but must have apassion for trees and ideally experience in a related environmentalsubject such as:

• Treesurgery/Arboriculture/Forestry
• Ecology/Conservation/Habitat Management
• Planning/Local Authority
• Surveying/Engineering

Ideally the AssistantArboricultural Consultant candidate will:

• Have a Level 2 or higher qualification in arboricultureor equivalent environmental discipline;
• Haveexcellent tree identification skills;
• Have agood level of written English;
• Enjoy workingoutside at all times of year but also work within an office;
• Have a professional attitude being punctualselfdisciplined and having an ability to proactively manage theirtime to required working deadlines;
• Have apassion for Arboriculture and sustainable environmental design;
• Have computer literacy with experience of MSWord and Excel; and
• Hold a current UK drivinglicence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Membership of a relevant professional association/bodysuch as the Arboricultural Association Royal Forestry Society orInstitute of Chartered Foresters;
• Knowledge ofGIS/AutoCAD systems would be advantageous but training will beprovided;
• Experience of technical reportwriting including Arboricultural Impact Assessments andArboricultural Method Statements;
• Experienceof undertaking tree hazard surveys and surveys in accordance withBS5837:2012; and
• A working knowledge ofpractical tree management and working practices.

What you can expect inreturn:

We are offering acompetitive salary of(dependent on experience) with the opportunityfor annual bonuses enrolment on our pension scheme 25 days holidaycompressed working week and a holiday purchase system. Everyone isenrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme. Staffwellbeing is very important to us and the teams frequently have arange of volunteering and social activities goingon.

All our Team are offered ContinuedProfessional Development and this would include support for workingtowards professional qualifications inarboriculture.

FPCR is an equal opportunityemployer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless oftheir race orgender.

Foran informal discussion regarding this opportunity pleasecontact:
Helen Kirk Director of theArboricultural Departmenton

INTERESTEDIf you would like to apply for a position with us please uploadyour CV.

Candidates must have theright to work in theUK.

ABOUTFPCR
Established in 1957 FPCR are an awardwinning multidisciplinary environment and design practice withexpertise in Landscape Urban Design Masterplanning ArchitectureEcology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skillsprovide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projectswhile concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverseplace towork.