Arboricultural Consultant

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is partnering with a well-established environmental and design consultancy seeking Arboricultural Consultants and Assistant Arboricultural Consultants to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that combines technical excellence with a genuine commitment to environmental stewardship. You'll work on a diverse range of projects across the development, infrastructure, conservation and land management sectors, helping clients achieve positive outcomes for both people and nature.

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your arboricultural career or build on existing consultancy experience, this role offers exposure to varied and technically interesting projects, alongside excellent opportunities for professional development.

The Role

As part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert arboricultural advice throughout the planning and development process, helping clients navigate complex tree-related challenges while delivering sustainable project outcomes.

You will be involved in a broad range of services including:

• BS5837 tree surveys and assessments
• Arboricultural Impact Assessments
• Arboricultural Method Statements
• Tree health and condition surveys
• Tree risk and hazard assessments
• Veteran tree assessments
• Woodland management planning
• Client advice and project support
• Technical reporting and project documentation

This role provides the opportunity to work alongside specialists across ecology, landscape architecture, planning and environmental consultancy, giving you exposure to integrated projects and a wider understanding of the environmental sector.

About You

We would like to hear from candidates who have:

• A qualification in Arboriculture or a related environmental discipline
• Strong tree identification skills
• Experience undertaking BS5837 surveys
• Knowledge of arboricultural assessment and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and organised approach to project delivery
• A passion for trees, sustainable development and the natural environment
• A full UK driving licence

Experience within consultancy is desirable, although ambitious candidates looking to progress from assistant-level positions are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This is a business that places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, career development and flexible working.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Compressed working week options
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Structured training and mentoring
• Professional membership support
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee ownership benefits, including eligibility for discretionary tax-free bonuses
• A supportive and collaborative culture where individuals are trusted and valued

The Opportunity

This is an ideal role for an arboricultural professional seeking greater project variety, exposure to multidisciplinary work and the chance to develop within a highly respected environmental consultancy.

If you are passionate about arboriculture and want to contribute to projects that create lasting environmental value, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV in confidence to vicky@oceantoearth.co.uk