Arb Consultant

Arboricultural Consultant

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Location: Reading, Sheffield, Swindon

We are seeking an experienced Arboricultural Consultant to join our expanding Southern team, supporting a strong pipeline of infrastructure and development projects across the South of England. This is a highly varied and technically engaging role, ideal for an experienced consultant who thrives in a field-based environment, enjoys problem solving, and takes pride in delivering high-quality arboricultural advice that shapes real development outcomes. You will be part of a structured consultancy team led by senior leadership, with strong support and clear opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• BS5837:2012 surveys and development planning support
• Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) and tree condition inspections
• Technical report writing and arboricultural recommendations
• Tree protection supervision on construction sites
• Infrastructure projects including utilities and air excavation works
• Decay-related assessments and tree condition analysis
• Woodland management and wider consultancy input

Benefits

• A competitive salary, with a discretionary performance bonus scheme
• A company vehicle provided as part of the package
• The confidence and autonomy to make your own technical decisions in the field
• A role where your expertise directly influences project outcomes, client satisfaction, and successful delivery across a varied portfolio of work
• Clear scope to grow your experience, responsibility, and technical influence as you consistently deliver strong results
• Genuine development opportunities through hands-on consultancy, varied project work, and cross-functional collaboration
• A strong and supportive team environment with experienced leadership and clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in arboricultural consultancy/surveying
• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent/higher) in Arboriculture & Forestry
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification
• Strong experience in BS5837:2012 and development projects
• Proven Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) capability
• Excellent technical report writing skills
• Full UK driving licence (clean)
• CSCS and/or ROLO certification
• Strong IT skills (tree/survey systems)
• Solid understanding of arboricultural operations and specifications
• Ability to manage workload independently

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

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