Arboricultural Consultant

  • Closing Date: 15 February 2026
  • Location: Countywide
  • Contract: Permanent - Full-time
  • Salary: £36,169 to £42,551 per annum

Why Work For Us?

  • Varied and Meaningful Work: From tree inventories and safety surveys to development management and veteran tree care, you’ll play a key role in shaping sustainable landscapes for communities and public sector clients, working on a diverse range of projects across the South East.
  • Unique Career Experience: Enjoy the best of both worlds—combining local authority tree officer duties with consultancy work. Broaden your skills, take on new challenges, and work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experts. To read more about us please visit: www.placeservices.co.uk
  • Supportive, Collaborative Culture: We are striving to develop our already effective arboricultural team, with an emphasis on personal development and teamwork to deliver sustainable excellence. We want our people to grow with us and so we take the wellbeing of the members of our team very seriously.
  • Competitive Rewards: For the right individuals, we offer a competitive salary, a generous benefit and training package, and a truly varied workload. Based in our offices in Chelmsford, you will work as part of a committed team of professionals, delivering an exciting array of projects across the south-east.

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified or Aspiring Arboricultural Professionals: You’ll have (or be working towards) a Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject, and ideally be a Qualified Professional Tree Inspector. Membership of a professional body (e.g. M.Arbor.A) is a plus.
  • Technical Know-How: You bring detailed knowledge of tree species, arboricultural principles, and experience applying these in line with legislation, policy, and best practice.
  • Strong Communicator: You’re confident engaging with clients, contractors, and colleagues—both in writing and in person.
  • Team Player and Self-Starter: You can work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Digital Skills: You’re comfortable using specialist software (e.g. GIS, Confirm, Ezytreev) to record, analyse, and present data.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Delivering a wide range of arboricultural services: tree inventories, safety and risk surveys, pest and disease assessments, veteran tree surveys, BS5837 surveys, tree planting and management, and more.
  • Managing enquiries about trees and vegetation affecting the public highway, specifying works, and overseeing contractors.
  • Collecting, analysing, and presenting data and evidence (including for insurance claims and TPO enforcement).
  • Advising on projects of varying scale and complexity, and contributing to policies, plans, and training materials.
  • Supporting bids and managing low-value contracts and projects.
  • Maintaining strong client relationships and helping drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to enhance service delivery and team performance.

What You’ll Receive In Return

  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a mix of office-based and flexible working arrangements.
  • Personal Growth: We invest in your development—through training, mentoring, and varied project work.
  • Wellbeing Focus: Your wellbeing matters to us. We foster a supportive environment where you can thrive.
  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference to communities, the environment, and your own development.

Ready to grow your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s passionate about trees, sustainability, and delivering excellence in arboriculture.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

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