Principal Arboricultural Consultant

Job Description

Job SummaryAt AECOM, were delivering a better world.We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team47,000 strongdriven by a common purpose to delivera better world.Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.AECOM are seeking an experienced arboricultural consultant to join our award winning, growing and supportive tree team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an international business with the potential to work on a huge range of projects across the UK andbeyond. Successful applicants could be working on a diverse range of projects, such as:

• Canopy cover assessment for a highway authority in the Midlands;
• Tree condition surveys across the UK and beyond;
• New development schemes in the grounds of Consulates and National Trust properties;
• Tree Assessment and Woodland Management Plans for a world heritage sites;
• Arboricultural structural damage assessment for a 13th century church.

The Team:Our growing team includes a full range of consultant grades from Consultant to Associate Director level and there is great potential for career support and development. We have an integrated technical team who produce our plans and a dedicated internal softwaredevelopment team. The tree team sits within a wider group of technical experts including Planners, Engineers, Ecologists and Landscape Architects. Projects are frequently large-scale and inter-disciplinary and there is extensive potential for knowledge sharing and support acrossthe business.AECOMs Arboriculture team were awarded the Gold Green Apple Award in 2019 for our work in relation to tree protection measures for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project in London.The Role:The core responsibilities of the role would be to:

• Undertake tree surveys for both planning purposes and to assess tree condition.
• Prepare arboricultural reports to BS 5837:2012 Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)
• Prepare Tree Condition Reports and risk assessments.
• Work independently or with other arboricultural and environmental professionals, in the planning, delivery and management of arboricultural services.
• Support bidding and leading arboricultural delivery for projects.
• Support the growth and development of the team with potential for line management responsibilities.
• Utilises advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialised functional area.
• Conducts research and does investigation work as required.
• Plans and organises project studies.
• Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.
• Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.
• May oversee the work of less experienced scientists.

Minimum Requirements

• A sound level of knowledge of arboricultural principles, including awareness of BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014 and BS3998:2010.
• Competency in tree identification, inspection, condition assessment and necessary management options.
• Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent QCF Level 3/4 qualification) or higher.
• Knowledge of relevant UK legislation, best practice and policy relating to arboriculture.
• Professional, organised and thorough approach to work which demonstrates an attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• IT skills should include Microsoft Office.
• A full clean UK driving license

Preferred Qualifications

• Lantra Professional Tree Inspection certificate.
• QCF Level 6 Arboricultural qualification or higher

Your benefits will include: Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, youll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days annual leave,company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.Youll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if youre a member of the Reserve Forces youll receive anadditional 15 days paid leave for training commitments. What we offerWe will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spiritand pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusiona safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes forour clients.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lastingimpact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.When you join us, you will connect