Aragon Direct Services (a trading name of Peterborough Limited) are recruiting a full-time permanent tree surveyor to work as part of their tree team based in Peterborough, providing services to a large local authority client.

Managing a large and diverse tree stock; ranging from street trees, parks, open spaces and woodlands, the successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking cyclical and reactive surveying, as well as providing technical advice and support to a variety of stakeholders on tree related matters. This includes members of the public, Council officer and members.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a progressive client where the management of their large tree stock is a key priority, and thus supported with the budget to reflect their vision.

As a Tree Surveyor you will be working within a small team of tree surveyors managing our client’s large and diverse tree stock; ranging from street trees, parks, highways, open spaces and woodlands. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking large scale cyclical and reactive surveying and providing technical advice and support to a variety of stakeholders on tree related matters.

Key Deliverables:

To undertake a rolling programme of surveying and inspection of our client’s trees (highways, parks, open spaces and woodland). To include species identification, risk/hazard identification (THREATS) and assessment.

To undertake reactive surveying in respect to adhoc enquiries, storm damage etc

To accurately record all inspections and surveys using Ezytreev via handheld devices.

To assist in the preparation of immediate works orders as well as cyclical work programs for our external tree contractors based on survey findings using the Ezytreev system.

To liaise with operational teams and contractors to ensure that all arboricultural works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.

To deal with resident and Councillor enquiries in relation to our client’s tree stock and communicate findings and actions in an appropriate format/manner.

To provide advice on tree related matters to various stakeholders including clients, Councillors, colleagues etc.

The ability to identify trees and diagnose disease, decay and structural defects, and make informative decisions on the required immediate and future works of our trees in line with good arboricultural practices and the Council’s Trees and Woodlands Strategy.

The ability to identify and prioritise appropriate works based on survey findings.

The ability to plan and prepare tree planting schemes.

The ability to effectively communicate arboricultural information and survey findings, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of stakeholders’: the public, Council Members, Council Officers and external organisations.

The ability to manage customer/resident expectations and appropriately communicate findings and decisions in a professional manner.

Experience/Requirements:

Relevant practical and theoretical experience of good arboricultural practices.

Relevant practical and theoretical experience of undertaking visual tree assessments.

Relevant experience of dealing with customers or other stakeholders on tree related matters.

Relevant experience in ICT skills including MS Office applications.

Excellent tree and pest/disease knowledge and identification skills.

A practical understanding of the THREATS Tree Hazard and Risk Evaluation system.

Current knowledge of industry best practice.

Effective IT skills including MS Office and survey data collection software with aptitude to learn new technology

A wider understanding of basic tree related ecology & environmental matters

Qualifications:

An appropriate and related professional arboricultural qualification (Level 3-4 Certificate/Diploma or equivalent to minimum QCF level 3).

Lantra Professional Tree Inspector certification (desirable but not essential). We would support the attainment of this within 6-12 months of employment

Full driving licence (and use of own car for business use)

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

CPD to support and increase relevant technical and industry knowledge and skills

Free Gym Membership