Level 4 Arburiculturist

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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