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Level 4 Arburiculturist

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3 weeks ago
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Level 4 Arboriculturist – Essex (Hybrid)

Company Overview
A specialist services provider is seeking a Level 4 Arboriculturist to support a growing portfolio of arboricultural and vegetation management projects. With a strong track record in infrastructure, environmental, and local authority sectors, the organisation operates UK-wide and is committed to sustainable, technically sound tree and vegetation practices.

The company is based in Essex, with flexible working options available and occasional travel to project sites across the UK.

Role Overview

This is a full-time hybrid role suitable for an experienced arboricultural professional with a passion for delivering high-quality tree surveys, reporting, and practical vegetation solutions. The successful candidate will play a key part in managing the company’s arboricultural responsibilities, including aerial survey analysis and risk-based recommendations.

Applicants should be based within 90 minutes of Essex to meet office-based responsibilities, though hybrid and site-based flexibility is available.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct tree inspections, surveys, and condition assessments

Produce detailed professional reports covering:

Tree health, decay detection, and risk

Woodland and hedgerow management

Arboricultural design, species selection, and inventory surveys

Trees in relation to BS5837 and planning applications

TPOs, Conservation Areas, and subsidence investigations

Arboricultural Impact Assessments and method statements

Analyse drone-captured aerial footage to:

Identify tree species and vegetation types

Classify vegetation and assess risk zones accurately

Develop work prescriptions in line with BS3998 standards for tree work

Liaise with internal teams, external clients, and project stakeholders

Support environmental initiatives and collaborate with in-house ecologists

Candidate Requirements:

Level 4 Arboricultural qualification (or equivalent)

LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection certificate

Strong knowledge of tree identification, health, physiology, and pests/diseases

Ability to independently manage inspections and reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable using IT tools and GIS/mapping software

Willingness to travel to operational sites when required

Full UK driving licence

Membership of the Arboricultural Association is desirable

What’s on Offer:

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge UAV technology

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Exposure to diverse and technically rewarding projects

Hybrid work model with a mix of site, office, and remote flexibility

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