Forestry Officer / Arboricultural Surveyor
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Solihull · posted 11 August 2026
Salary
£68,484 a year
Job type
part time
Location
Solihull, West Midlands
Category
Agriculture Fishing, Forestry and Conservation
Pay: £36.00 per hour Outside IR35 Hours: 16 hours per week, part-time Working hours: 9:00am5:30pm Start: 24 August 2026 End: 27 November 2026 Contract: Temporary/contract assignment We are looking for an experienced Forestry Officer / Arboricultural Surveyor to provide specialist arboricultural support across tree management, development and infrastructure projects in Solihull.
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
This is a consultancy and surveying role and does not involve physical tree surgery or operational tree works.
Key responsibilities Carry out tree condition inspections and risk assessments.
Undertake BS5837 tree surveys for development, demolition and construction projects.
Produce arboricultural reports, technical assessments and recommendations.
Advise on tree retention, protection, management and removal.
Support highways, planning, infrastructure and development projects.
Assist with the management of urban and rural tree populations.
Respond to tree-related enquiries from council departments and the public.
Liaise with contractors and other stakeholders.
Support tree risk management and inspection programmes.
Assist with felling licence applications and other statutory consents where required.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards and industry best practice.
Essential Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification or equivalent recognised tree inspection qualification.
National Diploma in Arboriculture (NDip) or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience completing BS5837 surveys and assessments .
Strong tree inspection and tree risk management knowledge.
Experience producing professional arboricultural reports.
Knowledge of planning legislation relating to trees and development.
Full UK driving licence.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable: Local authority experience, GIS/tree management database experience, woodland management knowledge and experience supporting highways, infrastructure or regeneration projects. xwzovoh
Ideal candidates may currently work as: Arboricultural Surveyor, Arboricultural Consultant, Tree Officer, Forestry Officer or Local Authority Arboricultural Officer.
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Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
This is a consultancy and surveying role and does not involve physical tree surgery or operational tree works.
Key responsibilities Carry out tree condition inspections and risk assessments.
Undertake BS5837 tree surveys for development, demolition and construction projects.
Produce arboricultural reports, technical assessments and recommendations.
Advise on tree retention, protection, management and removal.
Support highways, planning, infrastructure and development projects.
Assist with the management of urban and rural tree populations.
Respond to tree-related enquiries from council departments and the public.
Liaise with contractors and other stakeholders.
Support tree risk management and inspection programmes.
Assist with felling licence applications and other statutory consents where required.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards and industry best practice.
Essential Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification or equivalent recognised tree inspection qualification.
National Diploma in Arboriculture (NDip) or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience completing BS5837 surveys and assessments .
Strong tree inspection and tree risk management knowledge.
Experience producing professional arboricultural reports.
Knowledge of planning legislation relating to trees and development.
Full UK driving licence.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable: Local authority experience, GIS/tree management database experience, woodland management knowledge and experience supporting highways, infrastructure or regeneration projects. xwzovoh
Ideal candidates may currently work as: Arboricultural Surveyor, Arboricultural Consultant, Tree Officer, Forestry Officer or Local Authority Arboricultural Officer.