Principal Arboricultural Consultant

Principal Arboricultural Consultant focuses on oversee and undertake tree surveys for planning purposes and to assess tree condition.

What the role involves

• Oversee and undertake tree surveys for planning purposes and to assess tree condition.
• Review arboricultural reports to BS 5837:2012, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
• Preparing and reviewing Tree Condition Reports.
• Support for both internal and external teams and clients.
• Providing expert technical arboricultural advice.
• Act as an expert witness for planning appeals, DCO examinations or equivalent.

Skills and requirements

• Expert knowledge of arboricultural principles, including a comprehensive understanding of BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014 and BS3998:2010.
• Expertise in tree identification, inspection, condition assessment and necessary management options.
• Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent Level 3/4 qualification) or higher combined with substantial demonstrable experience.
• Expert knowledge of relevant UK legislation, best practice and policy relating to arboriculture.