Graduate Arboricultural Consultant - Bennett & Game Recruitment : Job Details

Bennett and Game are representing a leading Manchester-based environmental consultancy currently seeking Graduate or Junior Arboricultural Consultants to join their expanding team. This is an ideal opportunity for early-career individuals looking to gain hands-on experience while contributing to design-led solutions that help clients balance development with genuine environmental value. With a headcount of 25 and a projected turnover increase from £2 million to £3 million in the next 12 months, the consultancy is in an exciting phase of growth, backed by a steady and varied pipeline of projects.

From tree surveys and planning support to contributing to wider landscape and ecological projects, you'll gain valuable exposure across residential, education, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. The company is committed to supporting junior staff through structured development, mentorship, and early responsibility. Their collaborative, low-hierarchy culture means all voices are heard, no matter your job title.

Graduate Arboricultural Consultant - Job Overview

• Supporting arboricultural surveys (e.g. BS5837) and tree risk assessments
• Assisting in the preparation of high-quality reports and plans for planning applications
• Learning how to advise on tree protection, development constraints, and planning policy
• Helping prepare technical drawings using CAD or GIS (e.g. ArcGIS Pro)
• Collaborating with ecologists, landscape architects, and planners across multidisciplinary teams
• Taking ownership of small tasks with increasing responsibility as you grow in confidence
• Receiving mentoring and QA support from experienced arboricultural consultants

Graduate Consultant Job Requirements

• A degree or Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry, or a closely related subject
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and develop
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative
• A full UK driving licence (essential for travel to project sites)
• Confidence to work independently once trained
• Previous fieldwork, placement, or voluntary work in a related setting (Ideal but not essential)

Arboricultural Consultant Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 30 with long service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Company vehicles available for business travel
• Cycle to Work and Techscheme
• Free annual eye test & eyecare scheme
• Discount at a local leisure centre
• 1 volunteering day per year
• Paid professional membership (1 per year)
• Supportive, open-plan office environment with regular team socials
• Real investment in personal development, cross-discipline exposure, and progression

If you're looking to kickstart your arboricultural career this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.