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Overview
Join our growing national arboricultural team
AtkinsRéalis is an award-winning, world-class engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile infrastructure and development projects.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking to recruit Senior Arboriculturists to join our expanding national team.
These home-based or hybrid positions offer flexible working arrangements and can be undertaken from locations across Great Britain, subject to the ability to travel to project sites and meetings as required. The role provides opportunities to work on projects at local, regional and national scales, alongside a highly experienced team of arboricultural and environmental professionals. We are looking for individuals who are keen to apply their technical expertise, manage projects, support colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of our arboricultural team.
Our Arboricultural team is recognised for delivering technical excellence across transport, energy, water, defence, residential, commercial and development sectors. Working closely with ecologists, landscape architects, planners and engineers, we help clients successfully balance development needs with the protection and enhancement of trees and the wider environment.
Work on Some of the UK's Most Significant Projects
Our Arboricultural team has supported the delivery of some of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure and development projects. We work alongside leading engineers, planners, ecologists and environmental specialists, providing specialist arboricultural advice from project inception through to construction and operation.
Our projects span major transport, energy, water, defence and development schemes across the UK, offering opportunities to contribute to projects of national importance while helping to deliver positive outcomes for trees, biodiversity and communities.
Recent and current projects include major rail, highway, renewable energy, water and nationally significant infrastructure projects, providing our team with some of the most diverse and rewarding arboricultural commissions in the industry.
Your role
- This role would suit candidates holding a minimum Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in Arboriculture and who are confident in delivering arboricultural consultancy services across a range of project types.
- The successful candidate will be experienced in undertaking tree surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations, and be competent in preparing technical reports to support planning applications and development projects.
- You will also have experience undertaking tree condition and risk-based surveys and producing clear, pragmatic advice for clients.
- As part of a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will work closely with colleagues from across environmental and engineering disciplines. We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys collaborative working, can manage their own workload effectively, and is confident taking ownership of projects while providing technical leadership and guidance to colleagues where required.
- The successful candidate will also be expected to manage projects, support and mentor junior team members, undertake technical review of deliverables and contribute to business development and client relationship activities.
Why Join AtkinsRéalis?
- Flexible home-based or hybrid working with opportunities to support projects locally, regionally and nationally. Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile infrastructure and development projects.
- Supportive and highly experienced arboricultural team. Collaboration with leading specialists across ecology, planning, landscape architecture and engineering.
- A diverse and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
- Clear career progression pathways, whether your aspirations are technical, project management or people leadership focused. Support towards professional accreditation and continuing professional development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to creating sustainable places and resilient infrastructure.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
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R-161858
Salary range
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Chiragg Ravindra
Hi there, I'm Chiragg Ravindra and I manage this role
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Qualifications
- Minimum Level 4 Arboricultural qualification (or equivalent)
- LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector qualification
- Membership of the Arboricultural Association
- Professional membership of a relevant industry body desirable
Requirements
- Highly motivated and able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage workloads and deliver projects to programme and budget. Experience undertaking surveys and reporting in accordance with BS5837:2012.
- Good knowledge of arboricultural legislation, planning policy and industry best practice.
- Experience producing high-quality technical reports for planning and development projects. Experience managing arboricultural projects and client relationships.
- Ability to undertake technical review and quality assurance of reports and project deliverables. Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues.Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent report-writing abilitiesCompetent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.Experience with AutoCAD (desirable, but not essential).
- Familiarity with Quality Assurance procedures and systems (desirable).Able to undertake travel throughout the UK to support site surveys, project delivery and client requirements.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
What We Offer
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and excellent opportunities for professional and career development. You will have access to technical, project management and business management training, mentoring from experienced practitioners, and the opportunity to develop a rewarding long-term career with one of the UK's leading design, engineering and environmental consultancies.
If you are passionate about arboriculture and want to work on projects that help shape the future of the UK's'infrastructure and environment, we would love to hear from you.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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