Arboriculturlist Job at Reading, Oxfordshire Full Time NEW

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well-established, leading AJ Top 100 architectural and multi-disciplinary practice who are actively seeking a talented Arboriculturist to join their expanding team. With offices across the UK and opportunities available in Reading or Milton Keynes, this is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established consultancy renowned for delivering innovative, commercially focused and sustainable design solutions across a wide range of sectors.

The practice boasts an integrated team of Landscape Architects, Ecologists and Arboricultural Consultants, working collaboratively alongside Architecture, Planning and Engineering professionals to deliver holistic design solutions for clients throughout the development process. With a strong reputation in the residential, regeneration, commercial, industrial, logistics, education and public sectors, the business continues to secure major commissions across the UK and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The successful Arboriculturist will join an experienced and growing environmental team, supporting the delivery of projects from initial site assessment through to planning and development stages. Our client has a diverse portfolio including strategic residential masterplans, urban regeneration schemes, commercial developments, retail and mixed-use projects, industrial and logistics parks, education facilities, transport infrastructure and public realm improvements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, providing specialist arboricultural advice and contributing to the successful delivery of multidisciplinary developments. The successful candidate will be passionate about arboriculture, possess strong technical knowledge, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Arboriculturist Job Overview

• Undertake tree surveys in accordance with BS5837 standards
• Prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS) and Tree Protection Plans (TPP)
• Conduct tree condition surveys and provide arboricultural advice for planning and development projects
• Support the preparation of planning documentation and technical reports
• Work closely with Landscape Architects, Ecologists and Planning Consultants to develop integrated design solutions
• Attend site visits, client meetings and project team workshops
• Provide advice on tree constraints, retention strategies and mitigation measures
• Assist with project delivery across a broad range of development sectors
• Liaise with local authorities, developers and wider consultant teams
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard and within agreed timescales

Arboriculturist Job Requirements

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association advantageous
• Experience undertaking BS5837 surveys and preparing associated reports
• Good understanding of arboricultural legislation, planning policy and best practice guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing essential
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Full UK Driving Licence essential

Arboriculturist Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE ( 40,000 – 50,000)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible office location across Reading or Milton Keynes
• Clear progression and career development opportunities within a growing national practice
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Opportunity to work on high-profile UK projects including major residential masterplans, regeneration schemes, logistics developments and strategic mixed-use projects
• Exposure to a fully integrated Landscape, Ecology and Arboriculture team
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with length of service
• Long service awards
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Regular social and team-building events
• Further company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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