Arboricultural Consultant

Location:

Southampton (SO19) – Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£27000 – £37000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Environmental & Nature Conservation

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132298529

Posted On:

30 September 2025

Arboriculturalist

A well-established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Arboricultural Consultant to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to contribute to a wide variety of projects across the South East, including major infrastructure schemes and bespoke residential developments.

What’s on offer:

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
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Additional day off for your birthday
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Company pension scheme
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Paid professional memberships & CPD support
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Industry-leading training and mentoring
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Regular team away days and social events
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Cycle-to-work scheme & travel loan options
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Strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity, and sustainability

You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team of arboricultural and ecological specialists, delivering high-quality work in both public and private sectors. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting tree surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012
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Preparing arboricultural reports and impact assessments
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Liaising with clients, planning authorities, and design teams
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Providing expert advice to support planning applications
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Assisting with tree protection and mitigation strategies
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Supporting project management and delivery with senior consultants

What we’re looking for:

Degree or diploma in Arboriculture (or related field)
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Strong knowledge of tree identification and surveying
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Familiarity with BS5837:2012 and planning legislation
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Excellent communication and report-writing skills
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Full UK driving licence
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Arboricultural Association membership (or working towards it) preferred
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Experience with CAD or GIS is a plus, but not essential

Interested in this Arboriculture opportunity? Please apply today or feel free to get in touch with Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment for a condfidential chat.

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