Arboricultural Consultant - Cheshire Woodlands

Scotlink; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arboricultural consultancy based in Macclesfield is seeking a Senior Arboricultural Consultant to join their small team. This role involves providing expert tree advice, conducting pre-planning surveys, and producing technical reports. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification at NQF Level 4 and ideally three years of consultancy experience. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000, with additional benefits including a company car and pension contributions.

Benefits

Company car

Pension contribution

28 days holiday plus additional days

Qualifications

• Qualification in arboriculture or forestry to NQF Level 4.
• At least three years' post qualification experience in arboricultural consultancy.
• Ability to work with local authority officers and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist tree advice including pre-planning surveys.
• Prepare technical reports for development planning applications.
• Produce technical drawings and plans using AutoCad.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

IT skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCad)

Education

National Qualifications Framework Level 4 in Arboriculture or Forestry

Tools

AutoCad

MapInfo

Job description

Are you the right fit for our small team of arboricultural consultants? Our practice serves a wide range of clients in the north-west and north midlands of England, providing a diverse range of ethical arboricultural and urban forestry services.

Position: Senior Arboricultural Consultant

The post holder will provide specialist tree advice on a wide range of issues including pre-planning tree surveys and reports, post-subsidence assessment, woodland management, tree risk assessment, and diagnosis of disease and ill-health in trees. Working with the developers of the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment method, you will be involved in promoting the company as a leader in the delivery of reasonable and proportionate tree safety management.

The skills and experience needed for the post are:

• A qualification in arboriculture or forestry to a minimum of ‘National Qualifications Framework’ Level 4
• At least three years’ post qualification experience in arboricultural consultancy delivering a range of arboricultural and urban forestry services
• Excellent communication and people skills
• The ability to always approach challenges with a positive attitude and work both on own initiative and as part of a team
• The ability to communicate and work closely with local authority tree officers, planners, architects, ecologists and other professionals
• Excellent IT skills and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCad are essential
• Current driving licence

Job Tasks

• Assess trees and woodlands and provide written technical reports to clients for a range of purposes including:
  • development planning applications
  • woodland and landscape management
  • managing risks to people and property
  • pre-purchase mortgage reports
• Post-subsidence tree assessments
• Produce technical drawings and plans using AutoCad and MapInfo
• Maintain clear records of all work tasks

Hours and Environment

You will be working as part of a small, close-knit team that produces work to a high standard while maintaining a relaxed and friendly working environment. Your personal contributions will be recognised and valued, and you will represent the public face of the company.

Post hours are forty per week and office hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with scope for some flexibility in working times. You will be based at our office in Macclesfield and will spend some of your time visiting clients’ property with occasional overnight stays away.

A company car will be provided with a provision for personal use. You will also be required to attend training and continuing professional development events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences from time to time.

Holidays

Holiday entitlement will be 28 days each year including public holidays, with an additional day for each year you are with the company up to a limit of five additional days.

Salary

The successful applicant will receive a salary of between £35,000 and £45,000. Salary is negotiable and dependent on ability and experience. We also offer a company contribution to a personal pension equivalent to 6% of salary, or membership of a company pension scheme equivalent to 5% of salary.

Application

Submit your application in strict confidence providing your full CV by post or email to Cheshire Woodlands Limited, 9 Lowe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7NJ. Email: [e-mail]