Arboricultural Consultant/Arboriculturist

At WSP, we deliver innovative, commercially balanced arboricultural solutions that help create better places to live, work and thrive. As an Arboricultural Consultant / Arboriculturist, you'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team supporting a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure, transport, energy and public-sector projects.

About the role

You'll take ownership of project tasks, build strong client relationships and play a key role in delivering practical, high-quality arboricultural advice. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, broaden your project experience or take the next step in your consultancy career, WSP offers the support, flexibility and opportunities to help you succeed.

Responsibilities

• Planning and undertaking BS5837 surveys, tree condition assessments and supporting desk-based studies.
• Producing clear, concise and well-structured technical reports, including:
  • Tree Survey Reports
  • Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)
  • Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)
• Supporting senior colleagues in the delivery of arboricultural inputs to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
• Providing construction-stage arboricultural advice and support.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, GIS and CAD specialists, clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing and coordinating project information efficiently and accurately.
• Identifying project risks, environmental constraints, programme challenges and opportunities for improved delivery.
• Contributing to a positive client experience through high-quality technical work and professional communication.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience within arboricultural consultancy, local authority tree officer roles or a similar arboricultural environment.
• Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture or higher.
• Sound working knowledge of:
  • BS5837:2012
  • Tree protection principles
  • The UK planning system and development process
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and safe site-working practices.

Desirable

• Level 4 qualification, degree or related diploma.
• Professional membership status such as:
  • TechArborA
  • MArborA
  • MICFor
  Or working towards chartered/professional accreditation.
• Experience using CAD, GIS and digital data capture tools.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary development and infrastructure projects.
• Tree Risk Assessment qualifications.
• Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) certification.
• Arboricultural Clerk of Works experience.
• Construction site experience.

Benefits

• Working on nationally significant and locally important projects across the UK.
• Exposure to a wide variety of development, infrastructure, transport, energy and public-sector schemes.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Clear career progression pathways, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• An annual training budget aligned to your personal and professional aspirations.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Paid membership of a relevant professional body.
• WSP Treats employee benefits programme.
• Competitive pension contributions.
• Work-life balance initiatives:
  • 37.5-hour working week with flexible core hours.
  • Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week.
  • "WSP My Hour" allowing one hour each day for personal activities.
  • Part-time and flexible working arrangements.
  • Option to purchase additional leave.
  • Flexible bank holiday entitlement.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Thrive programme for health and wellbeing improvements.
  • Virtual GP service for quick access to medical advice.
  • Reasonable workplace adjustments.
  • Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
  • Comprehensive menopause support package.
• Development:
  • Supportive environment investing in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.