Senior/ Principal Arboricultural Consultant

Morson are seeking an experienced Senior to Principal Arboricultural Consultant to join an established multidisciplinary environmental consultancy in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable arboricultural professional to take a leading role in the delivery of arboricultural projects, develop client relationships, contribute to business growth and mentor an assistant arborist progressing towards a consultancy role.

The successful candidate will have a strong practical and technical background in arboriculture, with proven experience in tree surveys, assessments and consultancy reporting. They will be confident managing projects independently, liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and providing clear, commercially aware arboricultural advice.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake and manage tree surveys in accordance with BS5837, including the assessment of trees in relation to design, demolition and construction.

Prepare high-quality Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS) and associated technical reports.

Undertake tree hazard, condition and risk assessments, providing appropriate recommendations for tree management.

Carry out professional tree inspections and advise on tree health, structural condition, risk management and remedial works.

Provide arboricultural advice to clients, developers, architects, planners, contractors and other stakeholders.

Manage projects from initial instruction through to survey, assessment, reporting and delivery, ensuring technical quality and deadlines are maintained.

Attend site meetings, undertake inspections and liaise with clients and contractors to resolve arboricultural issues.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across environmental, ecological and landscape disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.

Support the development of arboricultural services through business development, identifying new opportunities and strengthening client relationships.

Mentor and support an assistant arborist progressing towards a consultancy role, providing technical guidance, training and professional development.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical standards, working practices and service delivery.

Essential Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proven experience in arboricultural consultancy, with the ability to undertake and manage projects independently.

Strong technical knowledge and practical experience of BS5837 tree surveys.

Demonstrable experience preparing Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements and tree survey reports.

Experience undertaking tree hazard, condition and risk assessments.

A sound understanding of tree biology, identification, structural condition, tree risk management and appropriate arboricultural practice.

Good working knowledge of relevant tree protection legislation, planning requirements and British Standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports and communicate effectively with clients.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and project requirements.

A proactive, commercially minded approach, with an interest in business development and growing an arboricultural consultancy service.

A willingness to mentor and support junior colleagues and contribute to the development of the wider team.

The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold one or more of the following qualifications:

Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification.

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or the former ABC Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent or higher recognised qualification.

A degree in Arboriculture or a relevant arboricultural discipline.

Additional relevant professional qualifications, memberships, training and continuing professional development will be considered favourably.

What We Offer

The opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary environmental consultancy.

A varied workload across development, infrastructure, planning and land management projects.

The opportunity to take ownership of projects and contribute to the growth of arboricultural services.

A supportive working environment with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and develop your own professional expertise.

Collaboration with specialists across arboriculture, ecology, landscape architecture and environmental planning.

The opportunity to influence technical delivery, client relationships and business developmen