Arboricultural Surveyor

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading UK environmental consultancy in the search for a skilled and motivated Arboricultural Surveyor to join their dynamic and growing team in the South East.

About Our Client

Our client’s core purpose is simple yet powerful: to enable nature and business to thrive together.

They are an ambitious, fast-growing environmental consultancy with offices across the UK, delivering high-quality environmental services and ecological contracting solutions. T

They are widely regarded for their pragmatic approach, innovative thinking, and collaborative culture — and are building a reputation as both a consultancy of choice for clients and an employer of choice within the industry.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an Arboricultural Surveyor based in or around the South East of England to work across a wide and varied project portfolio.

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Site surveys and technical reporting

• Tree hazard and condition assessments

• Development surveys

• Client liaison and stakeholder communication

• Delivery of high-quality arboricultural projects

Projects range from individual homeowners and private estates through to large-scale national infrastructure developments, offering real variety and professional challenge.

You will collaborate with in-house specialists across multiple environmental disciplines, gaining exposure to diverse and impactful work.

Due to the nature of the role, travel to sites across the region is required, with occasional overnight stays.

Salary: Circa £31,000 (dependent on experience and skillset)

About You

Our client is seeking a candidate with:

• Membership of the Arboricultural Association or a related professional body

• Relevant tree survey experience within consultancy or a commercial environment

• Experience undertaking tree hazard/condition surveys using Visual Tree Assessment (VTA)

• Experience conducting development surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012

• Experience using tools/software such as THREATS, CAVAT, TEMPO, RAVEN and iTree (desirable but not essential)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with MS Office, GIS/CAD systems and tree survey software

• A collaborative and proactive approach

• A full, clean UK driving licence

• Access to a vehicle insured for business use

Working Environment & Culture

Our client operates a hybrid working model, offering a blend of remote and office-based working.

They foster a supportive, friendly culture where collaboration is key and individual contributions are genuinely valued. Their people are considered their greatest asset, and professional development is actively encouraged through:

• Industry-accredited external training

• In-house specialist-led training

• Cross-team collaboration

• Opportunities to contribute to high-profile, once-in-a-lifetime projects

They promote a healthy work-life balance and are committed to maintaining an engaged, motivated and inclusive team environment.

Benefits

The package includes:

• 25 days annual leave

• Healthcare cash plan

• Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme

• Life insurance

• Discounted gym membership

• Paid professional memberships

• Clothing allowance

• Performance-related rewards

• Long service awards

• Free parking

• Regular social and community events

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

If you are passionate about trees, thrive in a varied and collaborative environment, and are looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking environmental consultancy, Ocean to Earth Recruitment would love to hear from you.