Your job will entail:
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· Performing aerial tree surgery operations
· Providing aerial rescue support for the team
· Use and maintain our modern equipment to carry out arboricultural duties
· Liaising with clients on site
· Working on new and existing contracts
· Following Health & Safety procedures
· Maintaining personal climbing equipment and inspection records
· Vehicle inspections and other weekly checks
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Preferred Skills:
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· Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
· Experience of arboriculture
· Be reliable and punctual
· Be professional and safe
· Respectful
· Be accountable
· Communicate and follow instructions.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 - Chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 – Felling small trees up to 380mm
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 – Tree climbing and aerial rescue
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 – Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness
Full UK driving licence
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We have 25+ company benefits which include:
Enhanced annual leave with each year of service up to a max of 25 days, plus bank holidays.
Company sick pay
Continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
In-house competitions
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing support
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The role can be based from either our Hertford Office (Panshanger Park, Hertfordshire) or Windsor Office (Dorney, Berkshire), and with the option for remote and home working.
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As Senior Ecologist. you will be required to deliver a range of ecological consultancy services to an exceptional standard, taking projects through from inception to completion. You will be operating as part of a larger consultancy offering Nature Recovery, Arboricultural and Forestry services, and alongside operational landscape and forestry teams delivering practical services.
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The job role will include:
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× Liaising with clients, attending site meetings and producing quotations and costed proposals;
× Designing and specifying surveys and projects;
× Supervising and undertaking field survey work;
× Report writing and supervision for a range of ecological consultancy work including UK Habitat Surveys, protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, HRAs and SSSI consents;
× Completing Biodiversity Net Gain baseline assessments, metric calculations and strategies for a range of projects, and contributing to the production of Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans (HMMPs);
× Working closely with other consultants on joint projects such as Landscape Management Plans and Woodland Creation Design Plans, and supporting our operational teams in the practical delivery of projects;
× Line manager to a small team of Ecologists and Assistants with the responsibility of managing their work programme, providing day-to-day support, and supporting training needs.
× Appointment and management of seasonal Field Ecologists.
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Core skills and requirements:
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× A degree in ecology or a related subject;
× Minimum 5-Years relevant professional ecological experience with a consultancy background;
× Thorough working knowledge and understanding of UK and European legislation related to protected species and habitats;
× Experience of preparing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments;
× Experience producing HRAs and SSSI consents;
× Experience of completing BNG baseline assessments and metric calculations;
× Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and experience contributing to planning applications;
× Strong field surveyor skills including extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, UKHabs, botanical and protected species surveys;
× Protected species survey licences to include at least Level 2 bat licence and Level 1 great crested newt licence;
× Ability to put together appropriately designed survey strategies, develop viable mitigation approaches, and to manage EPS mitigation licence applications from start to finish;
× Proven experience of line managing staff and overseeing teams of field surveyors;
× Full member of CIEEM;
× Technical proficiency using Microsoft Office and GIS;
× Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage project finances;
× Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel;
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Desirable skills / qualifications:
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× Chartered Ecologist or Environmentalist;
× Masters degree in a related subject
× Survey licences for dormouse, otter, barn owl, and low impact class licences for bat and badger
× Experience of being an expert witness at a planning inquiry;
× Experience undertaking Breeding Bird Surveys and data analysis;
× Technical proficiency in specialist software such as AutoCAD and Cartographer.
× Tree Climbing & Aerial Tree Rescue qualification.
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Working hours:
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Standard full-time working hours will be 08:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday, although with the option to agree different starting and finishing times. The role will require working some anti-social hours, particularly during survey season.
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Benefits:
· Access to company pool vehicle
· Company sick pay
· ​Additional holiday days accrued, increased with length of service + Bank Holidays
· ​Pension scheme
· ​Long Service Awards
· ​Training and Personal development opportunities
· ​Employee referral scheme
· ​Confidential mental health support
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Key Responsibilities:
As Arboricultural Consultant for Maydencroft Limited your principal role will be the delivery of Tree Safety and BS 5837 Inspections along with other Arboricultural Consultancy works on behalf of our clients. This will involve the following key tasks;
Undertaking an ongoing programme of Tree Safety Inspections on behalf of utility firms and local authorities;
Using a range of Tree Management Software to record information on site, and using that to run or write professional reports;
Contribution to BS 5837 Arboricultural Surveys & Reports for planning purposes;
Arboricultural Clerk of Works for development projects;
Provision of an Arboricultural advisory service to Maydencroft colleagues;
Working with our Arboricultural teams to guide the delivery of works on the ground;
Regularly liaising with clients and providing information and assistance, as required;
Undertaking emergency inspections, detailed tree assessments, and other Arboricultural consultancy services;
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Core Skills and Requirements
A degree or minimum Level 3 Arboricultural qualification;
At least 3 years’ experience working in a consulting capacity;
Lantra Professional Tree Inspector qualification;
Excellent verbal communication skills and able to deal directly with clients;
Confident project management skills and the ability to manage project finances;
Strong IT skills and the ability to use tree management software;
Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel;
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Desirable Requirements
Experience undertaking BS 5837 surveys and detailed tree condition reports;
Tree Climbing & Aerial Tree Rescue qualification.
Technical proficiency in specialist software such as QGIS, AutoCAD, Pear, Ezytreev & Arbortrack;
Member of the Arboricultural Association;
Experience working with Veteran Trees;
Knowledge and understanding about ecology and protected species.
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The workplace:
The ideal candidate will be based in close proximity to either of our offices in Letchworth (Hertfordshire) or Dorney (Berkshire), or within the Home Counties and Thames Valley regions.
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The Package:
Full time - Monday-Friday, with the option to work remotely.
22 days annual leave, increasing with employment anniversary. Plus bank holidays.
All workwear and PPE provided.
Use of company vehicle
Annual salary £31,000 to £38,000 per annum, dependant on experience.
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Benefits:
We have 25+ company benefits and perks which include:
Long service awards
Increase in annual leave days with length of service up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Employee discounts and cashback on every day health expenses!
Gift voucher scheme
Company events and competitions
Cycle to work scheme
Supported training opportunities for CPD
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Company sick pay
Flexible working

Key Responsibilities:
As Senior Arboricultural Consultant for Maydencroft Limited your principal role will be the delivery of a wide range of Arboricultural Consultancy works on behalf of our clients, and supporting the development of more junior members of the Team. This will involve the following key tasks;
Managing an existing portfolio of Tree Safety Inspection contracts for various clients across the utility, private and public sectors;
Leading on the production of BS 5837 Arboricultural Surveys and Reports for planning purposes, including interaction with clients, consultants, third party stakeholders, and local authorities;
Overseeing the use of a variety of different Tree Management Software for Tree Safety Inspection contracts, and ensuring consistency in content and quality;
Conducting detailed surveys and assessments of trees (including use of PiCUS and Resistograph equipment);
Leading and managing the production of clear, concise and professional reports and plans;
Line management and coordination of other Arboricultural Consultants;
Working with our Arboricultural teams to guide the delivery of works on the ground, where necessary;
Completing applications for Tree Preservation Order and Conservation Area consent;
Providing expert evidence and support in legal proceedings related to tree-related disputes, such as boundary disputes, tree damage claims, or planning appeals. This may involve preparing reports and conducting assessments;
Production of quotations, contribution to tenders, and raising invoices on works completion
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Core Skills and Requirements
A degree or minimum Level 4 Arboricultural qualification;
At least 5 years’ experience working in a consulting capacity;
Lantra Professional Tree Inspector qualification;
Member of the Arboricultural Association
Experience line managing staff and coordinating sub-consultants
Experience undertaking BS 5837 surveys and detailed tree condition reports;
Experience surveying and specifying management for Veteran Trees
Excellent verbal communication skills and able to deal directly with clients;
Confident project management skills and the ability to manage project finances;
Strong IT skills and the ability to use tree management software and other specialist software such as AutoCAD;
Knowledge and understanding about ecology and protected species.
Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel;
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The workplace:
The ideal candidate will be based in close proximity to either of our offices in Letchworth (Hertfordshire) or Dorney (Berkshire), or within the Home Counties and Thames Valley regions.
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The Package:
Full time - Monday-Friday, with the option to work remotely.
22 days annual leave, increasing with employment anniversary. Plus bank holidays.
All workwear and PPE provided
Company vehicle OR vehicle allowance
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Benefits :
We have 25+ company benefits and perks which include:
Long service awards
Increase in annual leave days with length of service up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Employee discounts and cashback on every day health expenses!
Gift voucher scheme
Company events and competitions
Cycle to work scheme
Supported training opportunities for CPD
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Company sick pay
Flexible working

Location:
We are looking for a consultant based in (or able to relocate to) Surrey or Sussex.
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The workplace:
The role will be largely remote with occasional working from our Dorney office (nr Windsor) and Hertford offices.
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Role responsibilities:
Management of our clients woodland
Woodland consultancy to our public, charitable and commercial clients
Woodland surveys and condition reports
Project development and managing woodland interventions
Responding to client enquiries and undertaking initial site and remote client meetings in order to fully understand their brief and budgets
Supporting the work of our consultancy division to advise clients on appropriate new or replacement tree planting schemes and the creation of new woodlands.
To support our consultancy division to complete any other relevant documentation as required.
To support, and lead where necessary, the delivery of other land management projects.
Potential managerial responsibilities of your team
Overseeing the production of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), review the risk register and check risk controls
Present tenders and PQQs alongside the bid writing team to the Senior Management Team for verification prior to submission
Advising clients for their budget allocations
Assist with new areas of business such as new services or geographic location
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Core skills and requirements:
A forestry degree or equivalent with a sound knowledge of lowland forestry.
Experience in working with mostly ancient, broadleaf woodlands
Excellent communication skills and report writing
An understanding of state funded woodland grant schemes and an awareness of blended finance opportunities
An awareness of mixed landscape grant schemes.
A thorough understanding of UKFS, forestry H & S requirements and legal requirements
Willingness to work towards the LANTRA professional tree inspection qualification
An understanding of carbon capture, natural capital, woodland resilience and ongoing tree health issues would be useful.
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Benefits:
We have 25+ company benefits and perks which include:
Long service awards
Increase in annual leave days with length of service up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Employee discounts and cashback on every day health expenses!
Gift voucher scheme
Company events and competitions
Cycle to work scheme
Supported training opportunities for CPD
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Company sick pay
Flexible working