Consultant, Senior, and Principal Arboricultural Consultants

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established, UK-based environmental consultancy to appoint Arboricultural Consultants at Consultant, Senior, and Principal level. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting the natural environment and enhancing biodiversity through high-quality arboricultural consultancy services.

The Role

Our client is seeking arboricultural professionals across multiple levels to join their growing UK-wide team. You will be involved in a varied workload that blends technical delivery with project and client management, supporting a wide range of development, infrastructure, and conservation-led projects.

This is a people-focused consultancy that places strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working, and long-term career progression.

What’s on Offer

• 24 days annual leave (increasing with seniority, up to 35 days at senior management level)

• Flexible and remote working options

• Annual performance-related bonus

• Paid overtime

• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), allowing for extended periods of leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Extensive training and professional development support

• Clear progression pathways through Consultant, Senior, and Principal grades

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities may include:

• Undertaking BS5837 surveys, utility surveys, and tree safety inspections using GIS-based systems

• Producing high-quality arboricultural reports to support planning applications, utilities, and tree risk management

• Supporting Local Authorities, charities, and private sector clients

• Acting as Arboricultural Clerk of Works on site

• Carrying out tree protection audits and providing site-based advice

• Supporting the scoping, costing, and delivery of projects

• At Principal level, contributing to mentoring, quality assurance, and strategic project input

You will be supported by experienced senior colleagues and a structured training programme to help you succeed in your role.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• A minimum NQF Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (higher qualifications welcomed)

• Relevant field experience, or a strong academic foundation for entry-level Consultant roles

• Confidence engaging with a diverse client base and stakeholders

• Strong written communication skills, including report writing and professional correspondence

• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach

• Competency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

• Willingness to engage with modern technology and digital workflows

• A full UK driving licence

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Foundation Degree (NQF Level 5), Honours Degree (NQF Level 6) or above in Arboriculture

• Lantra Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) Certificate

• Training in recognised tree risk assessment methodologies (e.g. VALID, QTRA, TRAQ)

• CSCS card

• Membership of the Arboricultural Association and/or Institute of Chartered Foresters
  (Professional subscriptions supported upon appointment)

About the Opportunity

This role sits within a long-established environmental consultancy with over three decades of experience delivering high-quality natural environment services across the UK. The organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth, driven by a strategy that places biodiversity enhancement and environmental protection at its core.

With a multidisciplinary team of more than 100 environmental professionals, the business supports clients through complex and evolving legislative landscapes while delivering sustainable, nature-positive outcomes.

A portion of annual profits is reinvested directly into local nature conservation initiatives, supporting wildlife restoration and community engagement with the natural environment.

Interested?

Ocean to Earth Recruitment welcomes applications from Consultant, Senior, and Principal Arboricultural professionals who are passionate about trees, biodiversity, and making a genuine environmental impact.