Arboricultural Consultant - #1719798

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

As an Arboriculturist, you will join our 50-plus strong ecology team, which has over 20 years of experience undertaking a full range of ecological and arboricultural surveys and assessments, as well as providing advice on masterplanning, mitigation, enhancement design, ecosystem services, and natural capital assessment.

As part of our Environmental team, you’ll help improve quality of life. Your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, especially in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. Facing challenges like climate change, urbanization, biodiversity loss, and increasing natural disasters, we are committed to safeguarding natural resources and promoting sustainable development.

Role accountabilities:

As an Arboriculture Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Applying your expertise by conducting surveys and producing reports to help improve quality of life sustainably.


• Undertaking BS 5837 2012 Arboricultural surveys and producing related reports, AIAs, and AMSs.


• Occasionally conducting climbed surveys to inspect potential bat roosting features.


• Providing general advice on Arboricultural issues.


• Completing arboricultural projects and advising clients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Holding a suitable qualification (e.g., FdSc Arb, BSc, Technician’s Certificate in Arboriculture, or related field) and membership of the Arboricultural Association or the Institute of Chartered Foresters.


• Knowledge of BS 5837 2012 Tree Quality Surveys and experience in preparing Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements.


• Experience in tree condition surveys, BS 5837 surveys, reporting, and writing reports suitable for planning applications.


• Understanding of health and safety issues related to site surveys and supervision.


• Desired: LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector Certificate, CS38: Accessing a Tree with Rope and Harness, Aerial Rescue, experience with database asset management software, and assessing trees for bat roosting potential.

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters and are pioneering a skills-based approach to career development, allowing you to harness your unique experience and expertise to maximize our collective impact.

You’ll do meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work. We are committed to equality and diversity, working across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse, skilled workforce is key to our success.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.