Arboriculture Surveyor

 

Main characteristics

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Company

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD

Salary

£35000 - £50000/annum +Benefits

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Senior Arboriculture Consultant with a leading UK Consultancy based in Oxford!

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + annual bonus (see benefits below)

Location: Oxford

Whether you are an Arboriculture Consultant ready for the next step in your career or an established Arboriculture Consultant seeking the perfect opening, this role offers an exciting prospect with superb benefits. (Principal Arboriculture Consultant also considered)

We have a fantastic opportunity with a rapidly growing family-run company that values personal and technical development while providing exposure to varied and interesting projects.

In this role, you will take charge of leading and coordinating the technical aspects of projects, ensuring a high level of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. Project coordination, client and stakeholder collaboration, and showcasing the company's capabilities to potential clients in and around Oxford, will also be integral to your responsibilities.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

1. Executing professional directives while overseeing additional resources when necessary, including sub-consultants and support personnel.

2. Offering guidance and assistance across a diverse array of arboricultural tasks, ensuring top-tier service to both our existing and prospective clientele, as well as fulfilling key directives.

3. Resolving issues related to trees on development sites, including compliance with BS:5837 standards, conducting tree assessments, offering design guidance, aiding in the planning process, and executing tree protection and mitigation schemes.

4. Collaborating with the broader team to provide support for development and environmental projects.

5. Participating in discussions with the board and senior management team regarding business strategy, marketing, and innovative approaches to new work opportunities.

6. Managing tree-related risks by formulating management strategies, and policies, conducting tree surveys, and providing recommendations for necessary corrective actions.

7. Navigating the legal aspects of trees, including advising on Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), Conservation Areas, boundary tree matters, and assisting in resolving disputes.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Successful candidates should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

1. Possess a degree in arboriculture or a closely related field, coupled with a strong theoretical and practical foundation in arboriculture.

2. Accumulate a minimum of 5 years of consultancy experience, including significant client-facing responsibilities.

3. Demonstrate exceptional report writing skills and proficiency in both written and oral communication.

4. Exhibit numerical proficiency and proficiency in utilizing various software packages.

5. Display a keen eye for detail.

6. Showcase a track record of effectively managing projects and clients.

7. Prove the ability to perform well under pressure, manage priorities, and meet multiple deadlines.

8. Collaborate effectively within a team and exhibit a genuine commitment to environmental sustainability.

9. Possess a valid UK driver's license.

Desirable:

1. Familiarity with AutoCAD/GIS mapping software is advantageous.

2. Full membership in the Institute of Chartered Foresters or registration as a Consultant with the Arboricultural Association is a plus.

What my client provides:

* A competitive salary, an annual bonus based on performance, and a pension plan.

* Reimbursement of travel expenses, including breakdown cover.

* 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after two years of service.

* Access to a death-in-service scheme.

* Time off in lieu program to acknowledge the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

* Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and training.

* Coverage of membership fees and subscriptions to relevant professional organizations by the company.

* 24/7 access to online, telephone, and video GP appointments.

* One week's use of a choice of holiday homes located in Scotland, Wales, and France.

* Annual company-sponsored social events for both employees and their families.

Join this family-run consultancy in Oxford - who offer not only competitive remuneration but also excellent opportunities for progression, flexible working arrangements, TOIL, hybrid working, as well as lots of other attractive benefits to be discussed at interview.

If you are eager to seize this opportunity or wish to explore other roles, click "Apply Now" or get in touch with Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment.

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Benefits: Benefits