Principal Arboriculturist

Company: Jacobs
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

  • Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
  • You will be a part of growing UK Landscape and Arboriculture team of over 70 professionals.
  • As a Principal Arboriculturist, you’ll be responsible for the continuing implementation of arboriculture advice and surveys within the Landscape and Arboricultural team across a wide range of project stages and types reporting to the Associate Director of arboriculture.
  • This is an opportunity to make a real difference and bring expertise to this innovative and exciting team.

What’s in it for You?

  • Collaboration at scale — work alongside global experts within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
  • A values-led culture — be part of an organisation that champions inclusion, innovation, and going beyond.
  • Career progression — access leadership development, technical communities, and knowledge networks.
  • Lead advisory projects with real-world impact.

We offer

  • Competitive salary (compensation that reflects skills and experience).
  • 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days.
  • Robust Pension Contributions (enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future).
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage (single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add partner and family).
  • Family Planning Support (access to fertility healthcare and family planning services).
  • Enhanced Parental Leave (enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs).
  • Life assurance at 4x your salary.
  • Income Protection (financial security in case of long-term illness or injury).
  • Wellbeing Hub (free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn).
  • Professional Development (cover professional membership fees and provide CPD opportunities).
  • Community Engagement (participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations).

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Posted: June 12th, 2026