istant Arboriculturist

About the Job

Are you looking to start your career in Arboricultural Consultancy and looking to join an elished consultancy practice who pride themselves in offering a great place to work

If so we are interested in hearing from you. FPCR Environment and Design Ltd is a one of the UKs leading integrated design practices working extensively throughout the UK. Over the last 60 years the practice has developed a valuable mix of multidisciplinary expertise in masterplanning environmental essment urban design landscape ecology architecture arboriculture and green infrastructure. We have implemented many awardwinning schemes in environmentally sensitive locations.

Due to our everincreasing client portfolio and the continuing development of our arboricultural department we are looking to appoint an istant Arboricultural Consultant within the Derby and Sheffield area who is starting their career.

The position provides the right candidate with an ideal opportunity to be a part of a highly motivated team who provide a broad mix of technical advice to a diverse range of clients covering development projects across all aspects of arboriculture. Our team undertakes tree surveys and prepare Arboricultural Impact essments in accordance with BS5837: Trees in Relation to Design Demolition and Construction Recommendations. They will also be involved in projects covering the preparation of Woodland Management Plans Veteran Tree essments NHBC Surveys and Tree Risk and Benefit essments for management of trees.

Principal responsibilities/key duties:

• To undertake tree surveys for a range of development applications and construction projects (to BS 5837:2012);
• ist with carrying out tree health surveys hazard essments visual tree inspection and risk essment surveys;
• Prepare Tree Survey Plans and including Tree Protection Plans;
• ist with a range of reporting including Arboricultural Impact essments and Arboricultural od Statements;
• Collating information to ist with advice on a broad range of arboricultural issues for a range of clients; and
• Undertake on site construction supervision where retained trees are being protected.

Ss and Experience:

The candidate may not necessarily have a background in consultancy but must have a pion for trees and ideally experience in a related environmental subject such as:

• Tree surgery/Arboriculture/Forestry
• Ecology/Conservation/Habitat Management
• Planning/Local Authority
• Surveying/Engineering

Ideally the istant Arboricultural Consultant candidate will:

• Have a Level 2 or higher qualification in arboriculture or equivalent environmental discipline;
• Have excellent tree identification ss;
• Have a good level of written English;
• Enjoy working outside at all times of year but also work within an office;
• Have a professional attitude being punctual selfdisciplined and having an ability to proactively manage their time to required working deadlines;
• Have a pion for Arboriculture and sustainable environmental design;
• Have computer literacy with experience of MS Word and Excel; and
• Hold a current UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable ss and experience:

• Membership of a relevant professional ociation/body such as the Arboricultural ociation Royal Forestry Society or Institute of Chartered Foresters;
• Knowledge of GIS/AutoCAD systems would be advantageous but training will be provided;
• Experience of technical report writing including Arboricultural Impact essments and Arboricultural od Statements;
• Experience of undertaking tree hazard surveys and surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012; and
• A working knowledge of practical tree management and working practices.

What you can expect in return:

We are offering a competitive salary of 21000 to 24000 (dependent on experience) with the opportunity for annual bonuses enrolment on our pension scheme 25 days holiday compressed working week and a holiday purchase system. Everyone is enrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme. Staff wellbeing is very important to us and the teams frequently have a range of volunteering and social activities going on.

All our Team are offered Continued Professional Development and this would include support for working towards professional qualifications in arboriculture.

FPCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their race or gender.

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact:
Helen Kirk Director of the Arboricultural Department on

INTERESTED If you would like to apply for a position with us please upload your CV.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

ABOUT FPCR
Elished in 1957 FPCR are an award winning multidisciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape Urban Design Masterplanning Architecture Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of ss provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work.