Arboriculturalist - 6 month FTC

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.  

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.   

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Arboriculturalist to join our Consulting Energy Transition & Sustainability team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Our Energy Transition & Sustainability team provides strategic environmental consultancy services across transport, utilities, defence, and local government infrastructure. The team has a diverse range of skilled people with expertise in ecology, noise, air quality, landscape, arboricultural services, archaeology, carbon modelling, EIA coordination, EMS and auditing, and GIS specialists, servicing the environmental consulting needs within the wider Amey group.

The role

Due to increased workload, we are seeking to recruit an Arboriculturist. The successful candidate will provide skilled surveying and technical advice to our highways client as part of a secondment and support to the other members of the arboricultural team.

Being an experienced Arboriculturist at Amey Consulting, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working more closely with your clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to colleagues on current technical and industrial developments and regulation concerning arboriculture.
• Help develop and maintain quality assurance standards and continual improvement of services and delivery by the arboricultural team.
• Support other businesses within Amey to deliver H&S, client requirements and environmental protection.
• Integrate arboriculture into other disciplines and provide a seamless service where trees and woodlands are an essential aspect of the overall strategy and contract delivery.

What you will bring to us:

• Applicants should hold a suitable qualification (e.g FdSc Arb, BSc or Technician’s Certificate, minimum level 3 in Arboriculture or higher in closely related field)
• Lantra Professional Tree Inspection qualification
• Membership of the Arboricultural Association or the Institute of Chartered Foresters
• A sound level of arboricultural knowledge, including BS5837:2012 and BS3998:2010, be competent in tree identification, inspection, condition assessment and necessary management options.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
• Demonstrable ability to produce Arboriculture Impact Assessments (AIA), Arboriculture Method Statements (AMS) and Tree Hazard Reports.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft packages and ideally GIS systems and tree survey software.
• Excellent tree identification skills
• Effective Communicator
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent record keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude and approach to work
• Self-motivated able to work without supervision.
• A full driving licence will be required.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

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At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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