Arboricultural Consultant

Overview

Crown Tree Services

Arboricultural Consultant \- Role Specification

Crown Tree Services is an established arboricultural company based in Essex, with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Over the past year, we have expanded our service offering to include arboricultural consultancy. Our current consultancy services include Quantified Tree Risk Assessments, tree inventory mapping, consultancy advice, and arboricultural site supervision.

Due to increasing demand from both new and existing clients, we are now seeking an experienced Arboricultural Consultant to lead and develop this area of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering professional, robust, and defensible arboricultural assessments in line with current best practice, industry standards, and relevant legislation.

Our client base includes private tree owners, commercial organisations, schools, and housing associations. While our work is primarily based in Essex and the surrounding areas, this role may require travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

As part of our growth plans, we aim to expand our consultancy services to cover the full spectrum of arboricultural work, including:

• BS5837 surveys and associated reports


• Insurance reports


• Mortgage reports


• Tree\-related subsidence investigations and reporting


• Tree root investigations and reporting


• Veteran tree management and planning


• Decay detection (including Sonic Tomography and Microdrill)

This is a key leadership role responsible for developing and managing the consultancy arm of the business. You will be expected to generate new leads, build client relationships, and deliver high\-quality consultancy services.

The role will involve working independently, effectively managing your own workload, carrying out site inspections, attending client and project meetings, and producing detailed reports.

There is also potential for involvement in quoting for tree works and plant health care services, making this role particularly suited to candidates with a practical arboricultural background.

We are looking for a self\-motivated individual who is keen to lead and grow this part of the business, with the potential to build and manage a dedicated team in the future.

Location

This role will be a combination of office\-based work (near Chelmsford) and home working. We welcome applications from both full\-time and part\-time candidates.

Core Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in arboricultural consultancy


• Relevant formal qualification (e.g. Level 4 Arboriculture, National Diploma, or equivalent)


• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification


• Strong working knowledge of BS5837:2012


• Experience with Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) and/or VALID


• Proven experience in undertaking arboricultural surveys and producing reports


• Comprehensive understanding of current arboricultural guidance and legislation


• High standard of written communication and report presentation


• Knowledge of veteran and ancient trees, including constraints associated with ancient woodland


• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively


• Experience with tree management software (currently OTISS)


• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar mapping software


• Strong tree identification skills and understanding of tree morphology and management


• Competency in IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel, plus arboricultural software (CAD, GIS, GPS survey systems)


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Knowledge of ecology and protected species considerations

• Lead and develop the arboricultural consultancy division


• Undertake site visits, surveys, and inspections


• Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible reports


• Build and maintain client relationships


• Identify and generate new business opportunities


• Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders


• Ensure all work complies with relevant standards, legislation, and best practice

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (initially)


• Willingness to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays


• DBS check


• Climbing experience (rope and harness) desirable but not essential

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary


• 28 days annual leave (pro\-rata for part\-time roles)


• Company pension contribution


• Professional membership subscription


• Company vehicle (car or small van), laptop/tablet, and mobile phone


• Ongoing CPD and professional development


• Friendly and supportive working environment

Candidates should submit:

• A current CV


• Evidence of relevant qualifications and certifications


• Examples of recent arboricultural work (where available)

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company car


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Flexitime


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Work from home

This listing is from Indeed. View original listing ↗