Arboriculture Specialist - Outside IR35

Our client, is seeking an experienced Arboriculture Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. Working primarily at sites and the depot, this role will involve professional tree inspection, enquiry management, works ordering, and auditing. This is an excellent opportunity for an arboriculture professional to contribute to highways maintenance and development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing professional, accurate advice to line managers, county and district members, and in-house staff
Attending countywide sites to assess tree conditions and necessary works and advising on intentions
Instructing works to tree contractors and managing site inspection workloads
Offering recommendations for tree planting and planning/development sites
Advising on development schemes, S278, S38, and planning applications
Staying up to date with current industry legislation and practices
Maintaining strong communication between the client and contractors
Meeting project deadlines and providing accurate and proportionate arboricultural advice

Job Requirements:

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent experience
Arboricultural Association Technicians Certificate or equivalent (or working towards this)
Experience in arboriculture, particularly in tree work or planting, along with practical knowledge
Understanding of tree biology and structure, plant identification, tree pests and diseases
Knowledge of law in relation to highway trees, planting practices and standards, and arboricultural costings
Competent IT user
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
Understanding of contract documentation and management
Full driving licence (category B) and ability to work remotely and at various locations

Decision Making Areas:

Prioritising and managing own workload as set by senior arboriculture officers
Preparing accurate and consistent arboricultural reports
Using initiative in problem-solving and decision-making
Handling upset, angry, or abusive stakeholders, contractors, or members of the public
If you are an experienced Arboriculture Specialist looking for a new contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in the highways sector
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed