About FPCR
Established in 1957, FPCR is one of the UK's leading environment and design consultancies. Our multidisciplinary teams work across landscape architecture, ecology, urban design, masterplanning, architecture and arboriculture, delivering award-winning projects throughout the UK.
As an employee-owned business, we are committed to creating an engaging, supportive and rewarding workplace where people can develop long-term careers.
Why join FPCR?
Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment, working on nationally significant and award-winning projects and collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines.
Benefits include:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Compressed working week
- Employee Ownership Trust benefits
- Discretionary annual tax-free bonus
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Health cash plan
- Pension contributions
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Professional membership support
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
(For a full details of our benefits, please see our Benefits Brochure).
About the Role
Are you an Assistant Arboriculturist looking for the next step up in your career? Are you looking to increase your exposure to complex and rewarding projects? Do you want to join an established consultancy practice who pride themselves in offering a great place to work? Could you be one of the experienced, talented and energetic professionals helping to continue the development of FPCR, responding to our clients and keeping FPCR moving forwards whilst responding to new challenges in Arboricultural practice?
If so, we are interested in hearing from you. Due to our ever-increasing client portfolio and the continuing development of our Arboriculture department, we are looking to appoint an Arboricultural Assistants and Arboricultural Consultants.
The position provides the right candidate with an ideal opportunity to be a part of a motivated team who provide technical advice to a diverse range of clients covering projects across all aspects of arboriculture. Our team undertakes Arboricultural surveys and Arboricultural Impact Assessments in accordance with BS5837: Trees in Relation to Design Demolition and Construction – Recommendations. They will also be involved in a wide range of projects covering the preparation of Woodland Management Plans, Veteran Tree Assessments, NHBC Surveys and Tree Hazard Assessments.
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake tree surveys for a range of construction projects (to BS 5837:2012)
- Carrying out tree health surveys, hazard assessments, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys;
- Prepare arboriculture survey plans, arboricultural reports, arboricultural impact assessments and arboricultural method statements;
- Provide advice on a broad range of arboricultural issues for a range of clients;
- Preparing fee proposals for clients;
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, as well as with contractors and regulatory bodies;
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, in the planning and delivery of Arboricultural services.
Skills and Experience
Ideally the Arboricultural Assistant/Arboricultural Consultant candidate will have:
- A minimum of a Level 2 or higher qualification in arboriculture or equivalent environmental discipline;
- Have excellent tree identification skills;
- A working knowledge of practical tree management and working practices;
- Experience of technical report writing including Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements;
- Experience of undertaking tree hazard surveys and surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012;
- The ability to provide detailed, concise and professional advice to clients both verbally and in written report form;
- A professional attitude being punctual, self-disciplined and having an ability to proactively manage their time to required working deadlines;
- A passion for Arboriculture and sustainable environmental design;
- Computer literacy with experience of MS Word and Excel;
- A current UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Membership of a relevant professional association/body such as the Arboricultural Association, Royal Forestry Society or Institute of Chartered Foresters;
- Knowledge of GIS/AutoCAD systems would be advantageous but training will be provided;
- An understanding of the UK planning systems;
- A working knowledge of practical tree management and working practices.
Are you interested in working for FPCR?
If you're interested in joining FPCR and contributing to exciting projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV using the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or working at FPCR, please contact our HR Manager at [email protected].
Deadline for Applications
The deadline for applications is subject to change, depending on level of interest. If you are interested in a position with us, an early application is advised. These will be reviewed as they come in, rather than waiting for the deadline.
Equal Opportunities
FPCR is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.