Senior/Principal Arboricultural Consultant - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyMy client was established with the vision of delivering superior value through a unique approach to Geo and Environmental Consultancy, emphasising technical excellence, colleague wellbeing, and comprehensive team access at all levels.By integrating employee training, welfare, and rewards, my client has been able to prioritise client's needs and build strong relationships with various organisations. From the beginning, my client has grown organically, focusing on providing practical advice and guidance with clear leadership and straightforward goals.My client is dedicated to recruiting and retaining top talent, upholding core values such as intellect, integrity, pragmatism, tenacity, and a personal touch. These values have consistently positioned my client as a trusted advisor to a diverse range of high-profile clients across all industry sectors.Driven by the ambition to undertake exciting projects for ambitious clients, my client fosters a happy, productive, and nurturing workplace environment, ensuring the delivery of technically excellent advice - and is experiencing rapid growth.They offer services in the following areas:

• Ecological & Arboricultural Services
• Geo-Environmental Consultancy
• Acoustic Services
• Air Quality Assessments
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Compliance Auditing
• Environmental Due Diligence
• Urban Regeneration Strategies

Your new roleLeadership and Management: Lead the arboricultural team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.Project Management: Oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of arboricultural projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored arboricultural solutions.Technical Expertise: Conduct detailed tree inspections, surveys, and assessments, providing expert advice on tree health, preservation, and management.Report Preparation: Prepare comprehensive arboricultural reports, including impact assessments (AIA), method statements, and management plans.Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, preparing tenders and promoting my client's arboricultural services.Compliance and Standards: Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices.What you'll need to succeed

• Degree/Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, or a related field is ideal.
• Good experience in arboricultural consultancy.
• Professional membership with the Arboricultural Association or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, project management, and client engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in arboricultural software and tools including AutoCAD.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary, based on skills and experience, with annual reviews.
• Flexible working options
• Company-matched pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free parking, flu jabs, fitness classes
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and legal assistance.
• Opportunities for volunteering and community action.
• Summer and Winter team-building days.
• Christmas Party.
• Mileage paid 45p p/mile.

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