Principal Arboriculturist

At Jacobs, we are committed to reinventing tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting edge manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tree surveys related to planning and development and provide technical arboricultural solutions
• Conduct veteran tree surveys and give advice
• Support the wider arboricultural team on a national scale
• Ensure the delivery of comprehensive arboricultural reports, including Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements within tight time frames to meet client requirements
• Work with a range of disciplines within Jacobs and with outside consultants
• Contribute new innovative ideas, materials, research and learnings to the team as part of your management and project work
• Work with arboricultural sub contractors as part of the arboricultural offering

Qualifications

• Level 4-6 QCF or equivalent arboriculturist qualification, with previous practical experience as an arboricultural consultant
• In depth understanding of BS 5837:2012 and BS 3998:2010, and knowledge of Streetworks UK: National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) Volume 4
• Understanding of National Planning Policy Framework (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2014) in relation to trees
• Experience of working on large scale infrastructure projects and within a multi disciplinary environment
• Familiarity with CAD and digital survey hardware and software, including GIS, and experience of MS Word and Excel
• High standard of report writing skills
• Site visits and survey work are part of the role; a driving licence is essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience
• 24 days holiday, with the option to buy a further 10 days
• Robust pension contributions, up to 10%
• Comprehensive health coverage including single medical cover and digital GP service, with options to add partner and family
• Family planning support, including access to fertility healthcare and services
• Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programmes
• Income protection for long term illness or injury
• Wellbeing hub with free access to wellbeing applications
• Professional development support, including coverage of professional membership fees and CPD opportunities
• Community engagement opportunities, including charity matched funding and paid volunteering time

Location

UK wide

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Employment and Equality

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will interview disabled candidates who meet the role's criteria. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.