Arboricultural Consultant

Arboricultural Consultant - Derby (Full-Time, Permanent)Tree Surveying Jobs | Arboriculture Careers | Environmental Consultancy Derby

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (Depending on Experience)Location: Derby, East Midlands, UK (Full UK driving licence and Right to Work required)

Are you an experienced Arboricultural Consultant with a passion for trees and a deep understanding of BS 5837 tree surveys? Join one of the UK's most respected environmental consultancies, based in a beautiful office location near Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team offering flexible working, paid training, and excellent career progression.

• Undertake BS 5837 tree surveys in accordance with planning and development regulations.

• Prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS).

• Liaise with planners, developers, architects, and local authorities.

• Conduct site visits using company vehicles and gather accurate data for reporting.

• Contribute to multidisciplinary projects alongside ecologists, archaeologists, and other environmental professionals.

• Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture (or equivalent qualification).

• Proven experience conducting BS 5837 tree surveys.

• Strong report writing and communication skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Membership of Arboricultural Association or Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF).

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS software for tree constraints plans.

• Experience in project management or mentoring junior arborists.

• £30,000 - £36,000 salary depending on experience

• Paid overtime for site visits and reporting

• Flexible working and generous holiday allowance

• Extra week off at Christmas in addition to annual leave

• Unlimited training budget for internal and external CPD

• Professional memberships paid and clear career pathways

• Use of company vehicles, laptop, and iPhone for site work

• Beautiful office location near Derby

• Work alongside some of the UK's leading arboricultural consultants

This is a hybrid role based near Derby, East Midlands with access to a stunning office location and regular travel to sites. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and the legal right to work in the UK.

If you're looking for a new challenge in arboriculture, this role offers long-term growth and a supportive team environment.

Send your CV to Joe at or call for a confidential discussion.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy. This is a permanent role based near Derby.