Arboricultural Consultant - Birmingham

A multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy are looking for a motivated Arboricultural Consultant to join its expanding team near Birmingham! With a strong reputation for delivering expert arboricultural advice and tree-related services across a wide range of sectors, the company is growing to meet increasing client demand.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering arboricultural input into planning and development projects, providing technical advice, producing high-quality reports, and undertaking tree surveys in accordance with BS5837 and other relevant standards. The role offers the opportunity to work on a varied and interesting portfolio of projects, often in collaboration with in-house ecologists and landscape professionals.

Benefits Include

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service

Company pension scheme

Support for ongoing training, CPD, and professional development

Paid membership to relevant professional bodies

Opportunities for internal progression and cross-disciplinary work

Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes

A friendly, supportive working environment that values work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out tree surveys for planning and development in line with BS5837

Producing Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), Method Statements (AMS), and Tree Protection Plans

Providing expert advice to clients, planners, and design teams

Supporting tree risk assessments, tree condition surveys, and management plans

Using GIS or CAD systems to produce clear and accurate plans and reports

Contributing to multidisciplinary projects with environmental and landscape colleagues

Ideal Candidate Will Have

A Level 3 or higher qualification in arboriculture (e.g. ND, FDSc, or higher)

Demonstrable experience in an arboricultural consultancy or similar role

Strong understanding of planning policy, tree legislation, and BS5837 guidance

Proficiency in tree survey software and mapping (e.g. AutoCAD, QGIS, or ArborCAD)

Excellent communication and report writing skills

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced arboricultural professional to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence, collaboration, and staff development.

Interested in this Arboriculture opportunity? Please send your cv to (url removed) or feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed)