Assistant Arboriculturist

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, with opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

Do you have a passion for trees? WSP has a large, experienced Ecology and Arboriculture team that works on diverse projects across the UK for private and public sector clients. The team provides integrated support by working alongside in-house specialists to deliver commercially balanced, innovative solutions.

You will be involved in several projects concurrently and be a proactive member of the team. Knowledge of GIS/CAD is not required but is an advantage. Experience with digital data capture devices (e.g., tablets) in the field is preferred. The Arboriculture and Forestry team is spread across the UK, so there is flexibility on location.

• Provide support to the Senior and Consultant Arboriculturists.
• Site-based surveys, assessments, measurements, inspections and monitoring in relation to BS5837:2012 and tree hazard assessments.
• Collation and interpretation of arboricultural information from desk studies.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Data analysis and project management.

• Enthusiasm for arboriculture and willingness to learn.
• Has relevant written, analytical, and application skills.
• Appropriate academic qualification in arboriculture or working towards a suitable qualification.
• The ability to work as part of a team of arboricultural professionals as well as on your own.
• The flexibility to travel and work away from home within the UK regularly.
• An understanding of health and safety in the workplace and a responsibility to always act professionally.
• A desire to develop your core arboriculture and consultancy skills.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

• Work-life balance — Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging — We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing — Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.
• Flex your time — WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities, plus flexible leave options and bank holiday usage.
• Your development — Training, mentoring, and Chartered development opportunities.

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Full-time

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EEO notice:
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.