Tree Surveyor

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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement

Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.

Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.

While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.

UK Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

AI Use in Applications

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

Woking Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Please apply online via the link provided.

Do you have a love and expert knowledge of trees and the environment and an ability to work with a variety of parties, contractors and community groups to survey our tree stock and guide the necessary works to both enhance and keep safe, our green Borough.

We wish to recruit a qualified Tree Surveyor to join our team within Environmental Services. This exciting opportunity will see you contributing to the achievement of a safe and pleasant environment within a Borough that is over 60% Green Belt. You will have the ability and experience of working across a wide range of services and with a variety of stakeholders including our Contract Partners; other Council Service areas; Police; Surrey County Council, our residents and community groups and schools. 

The Tree Surveyor will be responsible for the administration and support of the organisation's asset management system KaarbonTech. Using the system to undertake surveys throughout the Borough for risk management and specify necessary works to be issued to our Street Scene and Grounds contractor and monitoring said works to ensure they are carried out to the required specification/British Standard.

You will carry out cyclical and reactive surveys as well as responding to customer enquiries which may involve site meetings and site inspections in order to answer the queries where necessary. A high standard of accuracy, quality and customer care shall be maintained at all times to ensure that services are delivered in line with Council expectations and Tree Policy.

You should have a good general level of education including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent); the relevant NPTC/Lantra awards for tree works; C&G/NPTC/Lantra “Licence to Practice L3 (or a desire to train towards); and competent IT skills.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this post. 

For a more comprehensive view of the requirements of the role, please view the role specification.

The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take 2 flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.          

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Russell Ellis, Neighborhood Manager on [phone removed]

Closing Date: 22 September 2026 - 23.55pm

Interview Date: 30 September 2026