Your Role
WSP’s Ecology and Arboriculture team works on a diverse range of projects across the UK for private and public sector clients. You will be involved with several projects concurrently and be a proactive member of the team. Knowledge of GIS and CAD is an advantage; experience with digital data capture devices such as tablets in the field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the Principal and Senior Consultant.
- Conduct site‑based surveys, assessments, measurements, inspections and monitoring in accordance with BS5837:2012 and tree hazard assessments.
- Collate and interpret arboricultural information from desk studies.
- Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, arboricultural impact assessments and method statements.
- Liaise with the design team to develop mitigation solutions.
- Analyse data and manage projects.
- Provide support to senior and junior team members.
- Work on NSIP/DCO projects, preparing relevant technical documentation.
- Manage tight deadlines, maintain agreed standards, and deliver high‑quality work.
- Assist with project pricing for small sites.
- Participate in recruitment when requested.
- Support junior team members in career development.
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in arboriculture or related field.
- Professional Tree Inspector (PTI) certificate.
- Experience as an arboriculture consultant, local authority tree officer or similar role.
- Experience conducting arboriculture surveys using digital data capture tools.
- Ability to produce high‑quality technical arboriculture reports for planning applications.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and arboricultural survey methodologies.
- Pragmatic team player with positive health and safety approach.
- Willingness to travel within the UK regularly.
- Desire to develop core arboriculture and consultancy skills.
- Professionalism and responsibility in all work aspects.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: hybrid working allowing two days a week from home, flexible arrangements and time‑off options. Inclusivity & belonging policies, health and wellbeing support including virtual GP service, gym benefits, and a comprehensive menopause support package. Flexible benefits such as “WSP My Hour” for personal activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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