Assistant Arboriculturist

Full-Time, Permanent

Location : Derby

Salary DOE

Are you looking to kickstart your career in Arboricultural Consultancy?

We're working with a leading consultancy practice that has been shaping landscapes and communities for over 60 years. Known for their award-winning projects in environmentally sensitive locations, they pride themselves on being a fantastic place to work, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an Assistant Arboriculturist to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects across the UK.

As an Assistant Arboriculturist, you'll support a variety of projects. Your work will include:

• Conducting tree surveys for planning and construction projects in line with BS 5837:2012 standards.
• Assisting with tree health assessments, hazard evaluations, and risk surveys.
• Preparing Tree Survey Plans and Tree Protection Plans.
• Contributing to technical reports like Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements.
• Gathering data to advise clients on arboricultural issues.
• Supervising on-site tree protection measures during construction.

Assistant Arboriculturalist Requirements
Consultancy-based experience is ideal. You should have a background in a related field such as:

• Tree Surgery, Arboriculture, or Forestry.
• Ecology, Conservation, or Habitat Management.
• Planning, Local Authority, or Engineering.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

• A Level 2 or higher qualification in arboriculture or a related environmental discipline.
• Excellent tree identification skills.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Skills :

• Membership in a professional body (e.g., Arboricultural Association, Royal Forestry Society).
• Experience with GIS or AutoCAD systems (training available).
• Report writing experience, particularly Arboricultural Impact Assessments or Method Statements.
• Knowledge of BS5837:2012 surveys or tree hazard assessments.
• Practical tree management experience.

Benefits:
This role offers:

• A competitive salary (DOE).
• Annual bonuses and a pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, with options for a compressed work week and holiday purchase.
• Enrolment in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development, including support for arboricultural qualifications.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with frequent social and volunteering activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and work on impactful projects. If you're interested, send your CV to Joe at or call . Explore more Ecology, Arboriculture and Landscape Architecture roles on our website.

This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.