Are you passionate about Arboriculture and looking for a role where you can make a real impact on the natural environment while working across iconic UK infrastructure?
Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is delighted to be partnering with an industry-leading Infrastructure company who are seeking an Arboricultural Officer to join their dedicated highways services team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the management and preservation of tree stock across one of the most important roads in the UK - the M25 and adjacent roads. With a focus on tree health, safety, and biodiversity, this role combines hands-on tree surveys with data management and contractor coordination.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Conducting walked and driven surveys of individual trees and woodlands across the highway network
- Commissioning and overseeing contractors to deliver tree work and raising tree works orders
- Managing tree inspection data, including database updates and maintenance
- Providing guidance on tree root protection zones for construction and landscape improvement schemes
- Collaborating with landscape supervisors and inspectors to complete soft estate inspections
- Supporting environmental assessments and landscape scheme development
Why Join?
- Impactful Work - Play a vital role in maintaining safety and enhancing biodiversity within one of the UK’s busiest and most important infrastructure networks
- Career Growth - Gain experience within a FTSE 250 Infrastructure and leading highways services company with opportunities for progression and development
- Flexibility - Smart working options, including remote working and flexible hours.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven tree inspection and management experience with strong knowledge of arboriculture best practices
- A LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification (desirable)
- Proficiency in mapping software (ArcGIS or similar) and Microsoft Office applications (desirable)
- Membership with the Arboricultural Association or Institute of Chartered Foresters (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary up to £40,000
- Company car and milage paid
- Relevant Arboricultural qualification/s funded and supported (if you don’t have this already)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- 25 days annual leave
- Leading pension scheme
- A collaborative and supportive team environment with flexibility in working hours and remote working options
This is an excellent opportunity for an Arboricultural professional looking to make a difference in managing the UK’s vital infrastructure while promoting sustainability and biodiversity.
Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) - Global Recruitment Experts within Sustainability, ESG & HSE.