Arboriculture Consultant (including Senior Applications) - Hiring now!
Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.
We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead and grow a national arboricultural consultancy team in either our London, Norwich or Cambridge office. Arboriculture is an in-demand and ever-growing offering for Lanpro, complementing our strong planning and design capability. The role will suit you if you are excited by leadership, autonomy and ownership.About Lanpro
Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge, London, Norwich, Manchester, Edinburgh and
York. Our multidisciplinary proposition spans across the following disciplines: Planning, Architecture, Arboriculture, Ecology, Archaeology and Heritage, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Geomatics and Urban Design.
We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions.
We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors.
We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
The role includes delivering a range of arboricultural consultancy and advisory services for a variety of projects and contracts, primarily in the renewable energy and residential sectors. The chosen candidate will liaise with clients, contractors, statutory agents and a multi-disciplinary team; assisting with managing project budgets, timescales and delivery, undertaking arboricultural surveys and with a focus on the production of high-quality technical reports, drawings and advice.
Key requirements for the role
Co-ordinate and undertake arboricultural surveys and prepare reports and plans in line with BS5837:2012 guidance (from pre-planning feasibility studies to construction stage support and everything in between).
Deliver comprehensive Tree Survey Reports, Tree Constraints Plans, Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements and Tree Protection Plans.
Undertake arboricultural monitoring and supervision of works on active construction sites.
Undertake tree risk surveys and reports.
Assess and produce veteran tree and woodland management strategies.
Prepare quotations for arboricultural services.
Act as technical specialist to support clients and internal teams with pragmatic solutions to complex issues
Maintaining and building strong working relationships with existing and new clients.
Assisting with the development of new arboricultural specialisms for the company.
A minimum of 2 years professional experience in a similar advisory role, with a proven track record of successful project management and delivery
An Arboricultural Qualification to Level 4 or higher with demonstrable professional experience.
Demonstrable experience in writing high quality reports with attention to detail.
A good working knowledge and ability to prepare scaled plans within AutoCAD and QGIS.
Proficient in tree surveying to BS5837:2012 and tree risk assessment with the use of relevant software; eg: Axiscape/ArborCAD, ESRI GIS mapping etc.).
Sound Knowledge of tree species identification, morphology, management, planning, legislation and best practice.
Sound knowledge of pest and disease diagnostics, control measures and mitigation
Professional membership of an arboricultural / forestry industry body (or ability to obtain this).
Ability to apply a proportional and pragmatic approach to technical challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce concise reports to high standards.
Able and willing to travel to sites and can autonomously in varied weather conditions.
Full UK driving licence.
As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:
Non contractual growth bonus scheme
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
Centrally based City office (Devonshire Square)
Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced Company pension
Death in service cover
BUPA Cash Plan
Protected CPD (Department, individual and company wide)
E Learning portal access
Professional Body membership contribution
Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
Discounted Gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts and perks - amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Cafe Nero
Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
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