Arboricultural Surveyor - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyMy client is a well-established provider of specialist services to the UK rail industry, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality environmental and infrastructure support.Operating from multiple regional offices across England, the company offers nationwide coverage and has been active in the sector for over two decades. They are at the forefront of drone usage in the rail industry, bringing this innovation into practice with ecological and arboricultural surveys and assessments.Your new roleThis role roughly comprises 50% of analysing drone footage and the other 50% more traditional surveying and inspection works. Your main responsibilities are below:

• Analyse drone footage on a range of rail projects, assessing tree health and potential hazards.
• Tree identification and surveying, including the measurement of tree dimensions (height, diameter, canopy spread), and assessing their condition, age, and ecological value.
• Logging of defects / diseases (e.g., fungal infections, dieback, cracks, leaning, deadwood), and advising of any recommended actions (e.g., pruning, removal, further inspection).
• Data management and collation; Input survey data into databases or GIS systems.
• Client, colleague and stakeholder liaising
• Time management for successful project delivery in an agreed timescale
• Working with a multidisciplinary team; collaborate with environmental consultants, engineers, and construction teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• A level 3 or 4 Arboriculture Qualification or Diploma
• Good tree identification skills including defects and diseases, ideally a PTI qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK Driving License and a willingness to travel to site.

What you'll get in return

• £32,000 - £38,000 (Depending on Level 3 or 4 qualification and experience)
• Flexible working
• Pool car & fuel card
• Excellent training and personal career development
• Funding for further education / licenses

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