Graduate / Assistant Arboricultural Consultant

RSK Group

Graduate / Assistant Arboricultural Consultant

£24000

RSK Group, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b471dedb2934421183b79d0d3a1ddc83

Full Job Description

  • Supporting with tree surveys and providing advice to a range of developer clients in relation to the requirements of BS5837 : 2012.

  • Assisting with tree health surveys, hazard assessment, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys and reports for developers, utilities and other corporate organisations

  • Assisting with and servicing on-site implementation of arboricultural works including the supervision of contractors

  • Specifying tree works in line with the requirements of BS3998 : 2010

  • Supporting with Tree Preservation Order queries

  • Using a range of different survey tools including handheld computers and survey software including GIS systems.

  • Produce tree risk management surveys and reports using THREATS, QTRA or other recognized system

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a related arboricultural qualification who is looking for an opportunity to gain arboricultural surveying and consultancy experience within an established arboricultural team and with good opportunities for longer-term career progression ., A full driving licence is essential

  • Flexible working with regard to type of work, timing and location

  • The candidate must also hold a recognised arboricultural qualification (minimum Level 3 or completion of an Arboriculture module within an equivalent Horticulture or Landscape degree award)

  • We would be looking for the candidate to have or be willing to obtain : A Lantra Professional Tree Inspection certificate Membership of a relevant professional association / body such as Arboricultural Association Experience in using Autocad

    ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Arboricultural Consultant, to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.


  • This is a hybrid working opportunity ideally based near Birmingham with a link to our Coventry office.

    Our Arboricultural business comprises a skilled team of chartered and highly qualified Arboriculturists focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies and rural industries.

    The team has a vast amount of experience in all aspects of BS5837 tree surveys and planning advice, tree risk surveys and policy advice, utility arboriculture and woodland management.

    The successful candidate will join a team of Arboricultural professionals who work closely with colleagues in other disciplines, such as Ecology, Planning, Landscape and Archaeology.

  • Up to £24,000 per annum depending on experience

  • Contributory Pension Scheme

  • Life assurance

  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

  • Regular training and career development (including fundinand time allowances for related academic course attendance)


  • RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer