Principal Arboricultural Consultant
Location: Home-based (within 30 miles of St Helens, Merseyside)
Salary: £37,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time
Our client is an established, forward-thinking consultancy providing integrated services across landscape architecture, arboriculture, and ecology. They are seeking an experienced Principal Arboricultural Consultant to lead and inspire their arboricultural team.
This is a pivotal role in the business, offering the opportunity to shape the future of the arboricultural services while working on diverse, high-profile projects across the UK.
The Role
As Principal Arboricultural Consultant, you'll be at the helm of our client’s arboricultural department, driving growth, innovation, and excellence. You’ll manage a small team of consultants, oversee project delivery, and engage directly with clients, ensuring the highest quality of service and technical output.
This role combines technical delivery with strategic leadership, offering plenty of autonomy and the chance to make a real impact in a well-respected, people-focused business.
Why Join?
- Flexible home-based working
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Diverse, meaningful projects across the UK
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- Inclusive culture with a clear vision for the future
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
- Lead and deliver BS5837:2012 and Tree Risk Management surveys.
- Produce Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements.
- Manage complex tree assessments and reporting up to Proof of Evidence standard.
- Oversee project delivery, from pricing, scoping, and planning through to completion.
- Coordinate with clients, local authorities, and planning teams.
- Work closely with ecology and landscape teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Managerial:
- Lead, mentor, and support the arboricultural team.
- Drive business growth and profitability in line with the company strategy.
- Develop and deliver a robust arboricultural business plan.
- Support tenders, quotations, and marketing initiatives.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
About You
They’re looking for someone with:
- Significant arboricultural consultancy experience.
- A thorough understanding of BS5837, planning law, tree biology and risk management.
- Proven leadership and project management skills.
- A client-focused, solutions-driven mindset.
- A collaborative, coaching approach to team management.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
- Confidence in pricing, scoping, and delivering complex projects.
- Experience with appeals and public inquiries (desirable).
Qualifications & Skills:
- Level 4 or higher arboricultural qualification (e.g. Level 6 diploma or equivalent).
- LANTRA PTI and QTRA or similar desirable.
- Strong technical knowledge of arboriculture, planning, and development.
- Experience using GIS and tree survey software is advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Ready to take your career to the next level?
Apply now and be part of a company that truly values its people and the environment!
