Arboriculturalist

Location:

Birmingham (B12) – West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28000 – £35000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Consultancy

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132385060

Posted On: 

26 October 2025

Arboricultural Consultant – Birmingham

A multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy are looking for a motivated Arboricultural Consultant to join its expanding team near Birmingham! With a strong reputation for delivering expert arboricultural advice and tree-related services across a wide range of sectors, the company is growing to meet increasing client demand.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering arboricultural input into planning and development projects, providing technical advice, producing high-quality reports, and undertaking tree surveys in accordance with BS5837 and other relevant standards. The role offers the opportunity to work on a varied and interesting portfolio of projects, often in collaboration with in-house ecologists and landscape professionals.

Benefits Include

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Flexible and hybrid working options
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
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Company pension scheme
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Support for ongoing training, CPD, and professional development
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Paid membership to relevant professional bodies
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Opportunities for internal progression and cross-disciplinary work
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Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
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A friendly, supportive working environment that values work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out tree surveys for planning and development in line with BS5837
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Producing Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), Method Statements (AMS), and Tree Protection Plans
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Providing expert advice to clients, planners, and design teams
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Supporting tree risk assessments, tree condition surveys, and management plans
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Using GIS or CAD systems to produce clear and accurate plans and reports
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Contributing to multidisciplinary projects with environmental and landscape colleagues

Ideal Candidate Will Have

A Level 3 or higher qualification in arboriculture (e.g. ND, FDSc, or higher)
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Demonstrable experience in an arboricultural consultancy or similar role
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Strong understanding of planning policy, tree legislation, and BS5837 guidance
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Proficiency in tree survey software and mapping (e.g. AutoCAD, QGIS, or ArborCAD)
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Excellent communication and report writing skills
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A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced arboricultural professional to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence, collaboration, and staff development.

Interested in this Arboriculture opportunity? Please apply to this advert or contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment.

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