Senior / Principal Arboriculturist

The Role

Tetra Tech’s demonstrable track record as one of the leading global environmental consultancies presented an opportunity to develop our arboriculture discipline to directly compliment and strengthen our innovative, UK-wide ecology and natural capital team. 

We recognise the importance of trees and woodlands within the landscape and ecosystems which we aim to positively influence. As such we are seeking applications from all regions in the UK to bolster and take the next steps in development of this discipline. 

Tetra Tech Europe seek an experienced arboriculturist, able to work alongside our technical directors to deliver projects, mentor others, provide technical review and consultancy, interact with wider disciplines for a shared aim, manage budgets and liaise with clients. 

You will be a talented practitioner looking to contribute to the growth of our field survey team, maximise quality data capture, deliver accurate digital plans and compile technical reports on BS5837:2012, professional tree inspection, veteran tree survey, woodland assessment and management plans. 

We will consider applications from all our UK regions and our projects are active across the UK so you will have access to grow the team further to provide efficient service for our established and new clients. 

Our team aims to deliver:

·       BS 5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction surveys and outputs

·       Veteran/ Ancient Tree Assessments and reporting

·       Professional tree inspection, tree safety/risk assessment and tree works specifications

·       Arbor-ecology input as part of habitat management strategies

·       Woodland assessment and woodland habitat management

·       Development of how arboriculture aligns with Biodiversity Net Gain

·       Contribution to Tetra Tech’s qualified tree climbing team

·       Preparation of a variety of technical outputs including tree survey schedules and tree constraints and opportunities plans, arboricultural impact assessments and method statements

·       Liaison with local authorities to identify legal protection of trees on development sites such as TPOs and conservation areas

·       Onsite supervision of works which require consideration of trees and woodlands

·       Providing arboricultural advice to clients and attending client meetings

·       Preparing fee proposals and competitive tenders

·       Undertaking quality assurance of reports and plans

·       Supporting our natural capital team in relation to arboriculture 

Qualifications and experience

·       A qualification in arboriculture to a level commensurate with the grade applicable (i.e. Senior: Level 4 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

·       Membership of a professional institute (i.e. Arboriculture Association)

·       Experience of BS 5837 survey and reporting, including the use of surveying equipment and digital mapping

·       Strong identification skills including pests, disease and fungi and biomechanical features

·       Experience of line management, mentoring, positive team working, and client liaison

·       Experience of quality assurance and producing high quality outputs

·       Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel on occasion

·       An enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, recruitment and training, and developing staff

If you would like to hear more about this role, we are very happy to discuss your ambitions and what we can provide towards the next step in your career. 

Our Team

If successful in your application, you will join our established UK nature team, contributing to a diverse project portfolio such as renewable and nuclear energy; residential, commercial and public sector development infrastructure; nature restoration and environmental impact assessment. 

As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we work closely with colleagues from other teams including planning, placemaking, engineering, geo-technical and geo-environmental, landscape and ecology, transportation and asset management. You will be integral to elements of the identification of project opportunities, tendering, project delivery and management. You will be proactive in developing relationships with colleagues from across the business, liaising with other teams on a regular basis and supporting them through all stages of a project. 

We pride ourselves on our ability to offer professional advice across a breadth of sectors, drawing on the knowledge of Sector Leads and experienced technical consultants from across Tetra Tech, to develop the best solutions.

As well as our regional offices, we operate flexible, hybrid working which allows our staff to choose where, how and when they work as long as they are working effectively as a team and our clients are receiving the high-quality service they expect. We focus on talent and skills, not postcode. The role will require site work as well as interaction with clients and colleagues so the willingness to travel in the UK is intrinsic to the role.

We wish to provide our staff a career which is a fulfilling component of their lives, so we are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including strategies such as compressed hours and flexible start or finish times. 

About Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-specification survey, planning, design, consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide.

We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 500 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best designers, project managers, engineers, surveyors, town planners, environmental specialists and business service professionals to maintain our reputation as a market leader. We do this by taking care of our people; offering fantastic flexible benefits, providing personal and professional development, and giving employees the opportunity to work on exciting and ground-breaking projects.

We don’t want Tetra Tech to be just your next role, we want it to be a step-change in your career, a fulfilling and rewarding part of your life, and ultimately the move that you are proud to have made.