Arboricultural / Environmental Consultant - AWA Tree Consultants Ltd

Scotlink; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in arboriculture is seeking an arboricultural consultant to join their growing team in Sheffield. The role involves conducting tree surveys, preparing technical reports, and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates may come from diverse backgrounds, whether experienced or recent graduates. The team values professionalism, communication skills, and a real interest in trees and planning. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Training and mentoring

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in trees, development, and the planning process.
• Ability to manage workloads and work independently.
• Willingness to take responsibility and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tree surveys and inspections, including risk assessments.
• Prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
• Engage in technical report writing and analysis.
• Liaise with colleagues, clients, and planning authorities.

Skills

Knowledge of BS5837

Strong written communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional and organized approach

Teamwork and independent work

Education

Degree in arboriculture, forestry, ecology, environmental science, or geography

Job description

Sheffield (Hybrid working)

AWA Tree Consultants is an independent arboricultural consultancy working across the UK on a wide range of development, planning, and tree management projects. We work closely with planners, developers, ecologists, and local authorities, and are known for our technical integrity, proportionate advice, and supportive team culture.

AWA is a small, well‑established consultancy where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to take ownership of their work. We’re keen to continue building a team that feels invested in the business and its future.

We are now looking to recruit an additional consultant to support our workload and strengthen the resilience of the team as the business continues to evolve.

The role

This is a varied consultancy role suited to either a graduate / early‑career consultant or an experienced arboricultural consultant, depending on skills and experience. The role will include a mix of office‑and‑site based work, such as:

• Tree surveys and inspections, including risk assessments and BS5837 work
• Preparation of Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).
• Technical report writing and analysis
• Liaison with colleagues, clients, and local planning authorities

You’ll work alongside experienced consultants in a friendly small team environment where quality, judgement, and professionalism are valued.

About you

We’re open to a range of backgrounds and levels of experience. You might be:

• An arboricultural consultant with a good working knowledge of BS5837, planning‑led consultancy, tree risk, and professional reporting; or
• A graduate or early‑career consultant with a degree in arboriculture, forestry, ecology, environmental science, geography, or a related discipline, looking to develop a career in arboricultural consultancy.

In all cases, we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in trees, development, and the planning process
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• A professional, organised approach to work
• The ability to manage workloads and work independently as well as part of a team
• A willingness to take responsibility and develop professionally

Previous consultancy experience is welcomed but not essential for graduate or early‑career applicants.

What we offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Training, mentoring, and professional development
• Clear progression as experience and confidence grow
• Hybrid working and flexibility once established
• Salary: £27,000 – £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

How to apply

Please send a CV and short covering email outlining your interest in the role to [e-mail].
Informal enquiries are welcome.