About theJob
Are you looking tostart your career in Arboricultural Consultancy and looking to joinan established consultancy practice who pride themselves inoffering a great place to work
If so we areinterested in hearing from you. FPCR Environment and Design Ltd isa one of the UKs leading integrated design practices workingextensively throughout the UK. Over the last 60 years the practicehas developed a valuable mix of multidisciplinary expertise inmasterplanning environmental assessment urban design landscapeecology architecture arboriculture and green infrastructure. Wehave implemented many awardwinning schemes in environmentallysensitive locations.
Due to our everincreasingclient portfolio and the continuing development of ourarboricultural department we are looking to appoint an AssistantArboricultural Consultant within the Derby and Sheffield area whois starting their career.
The position providesthe right candidate with an ideal opportunity to be a part of ahighly motivated team who provide a broad mix of technical adviceto a diverse range of clients covering development projects acrossall aspects of arboriculture. Our team undertakes tree surveys andprepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments in accordance withBS5837: Trees in Relation to Design Demolition and ConstructionRecommendations. They will also be involved in projects coveringthe preparation of Woodland Management Plans Veteran TreeAssessments NHBC Surveys and Tree Risk and Benefit Assessments formanagement of trees.
Principalresponsibilities/key duties:
* To undertake tree surveys for a range of developmentapplications and construction projects (to BS 5837:2012);
* Assist with carrying out tree health surveyshazard assessments visual tree inspection and risk assessmentsurveys;
* Prepare Tree Survey Plans andincluding Tree Protection Plans;
* Assist with arange of reporting including Arboricultural Impact Assessments andArboricultural Method Statements;
* Collatinginformation to assist with advice on a broad range ofarboricultural issues for a range of clients; and
* Undertake on site construction supervisionwhere retained trees are being protected.
Skills andExperience:
The candidate may notnecessarily have a background in consultancy but must have apassion for trees and ideally experience in a related environmentalsubject such as:
* Treesurgery/Arboriculture/Forestry
* Ecology/Conservation/Habitat Management
* Planning/Local Authority
* Surveying/Engineering
Ideally the AssistantArboricultural Consultant candidate will:
* Have a Level 2 or higher qualification in arboricultureor equivalent environmental discipline;
* Haveexcellent tree identification skills;
* Have agood level of written English;
* Enjoy workingoutside at all times of year but also work within an office;
* Have a professional attitude being punctualselfdisciplined and having an ability to proactively manage theirtime to required working deadlines;
* Have apassion for Arboriculture and sustainable environmental design;
* Have computer literacy with experience of MSWord and Excel; and
* Hold a current UK drivinglicence and access to own vehicle.
Desirable skills and experience:
* Membership of a relevant professional association/bodysuch as the Arboricultural Association Royal Forestry Society orInstitute of Chartered Foresters;
* Knowledge ofGIS/AutoCAD systems would be advantageous but training will beprovided;
* Experience of technical reportwriting including Arboricultural Impact Assessments andArboricultural Method Statements;
* Experienceof undertaking tree hazard surveys and surveys in accordance withBS5837:2012; and
* A working knowledge ofpractical tree management and working practices.
What you can expect inreturn:
We are offering acompetitive salary of 21000 to 24000 (dependent on experience) withthe opportunity for annual bonuses enrolment on our pension scheme25 days holiday compressed working week and a holiday purchasesystem. Everyone is enrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeingcashback scheme. Staff wellbeing is very important to us and theteams frequently have a range of volunteering and social activitiesgoing on.
All our Team are offered ContinuedProfessional Development and this would include support for workingtowards professional qualifications inarboriculture.
FPCR is an equal opportunityemployer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless oftheir race orgender.
Foran informal discussion regarding this opportunity pleasecontact:
Helen Kirk Director of theArboricultural Departmenton
INTERESTEDIf you would like to apply for a position with us please uploadyour CV.
Candidates must have theright to work in theUK.
ABOUTFPCR
Established in 1957 FPCR are an awardwinning multidisciplinary environment and design practice withexpertise in Landscape Urban Design Masterplanning ArchitectureEcology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skillsprovide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projectswhile concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverseplace towork.