Job Description

Our client is a private arboriculture surveying and consultancy firm based on the London/Surrey border, which has contracts with a number of local authorities across the South East.

They are looking for an assistant arboriculture surveyor to assist and support the technical director with a review of TPOs on behalf of two local authorities in east London and in Kent. The work is on-site in the two boroughs, and would suit someone who is looking to come off the tools and gain tree officer/inspector/surveyor experience.

As an assistant tree surveyor, the main tasks will involve reviewing and re-surveying TPOs, supporting the Technical Director with on-site inspections including BS5837, and compiling briefing notes with regard to tree works applications in line with BS3998. This is not an exhaustive list of the tasks involved, but aims to give an indication of the range of the work, and training will be provided for all activities.

Requirements:

- full UK driving licence

- minimum level 2 in arboriculture or relevant tree surgery experience

- desirable (but not essential): experience of tree inspections/surveys

- Familiarity with rural, equestrian, and educational sites

- Minimum Standard DBS check, Enhanced DBS check preferred

- A willingness to learn and a can-do attitude

The work is expected to take between 3 and 6 months, but there is scope for this temporary role to become permanent for the right person once this work is completed.

In addition, the role may broaden into other field-based surveying and site monitoring functions, including BS5837 compliance monitoring and additional arboricultural and landscape-related survey support.

In return, the pay rate of up to £18.50/hr (c. £36k pa) is offered for a 37.5-hour week, plus standard 28 days paid leave inc. bank holidays, pro rata, and on-going training and support.