Arboriculture Specialist

Description

Job Title: Arboriculture Specialist

Location: Winchester/Hybrid

Pay: £32.50 PAYE - £42.50 LTD per hour

Contract: 6 Months=

Hours: 37 Hours Monday - Friday

Job Description:

Overview of the initial work the person will be completing: County wide arboricultural inspections across Hampshire.

Duties

As part of this role, the candidate should expect to carry out work within the following areas:

To provide professional, accurate advice to line manager, County and District members and to in house HCC staff

To attend countywide sites, to assess tree condition and necessary works and advise intentions.

To instruct works to our tree contractors.

To manage own site inspection workloads.

To advise on development schemes, S278, S38 and planning applications.

To remain up to date with current industry legislation and practices.

To maintain good communication between the Client and contractors.

To meet project deadlines and provide accurate and proportionate arboricultural advice.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent experience.

* Arboricultural Association Technicians Certificate, or equivalent (or working towards this).

* Arboriculture experience, with particular experience in tree work or planting, according to post, together with relevant practical experience.

Practical knowledge of tree biology and structure, plant identification, tree pests and diseases, law in relation to Highway trees, planting practices and standards, arboricultural costings, the environmental impact of and on trees and awareness of current issues.

Competent IT user.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including report writing. * Understanding of contract documentation and managementWorking conditions

Hybrid working (mixture of working at home and in the office), with frequent visits to live sites.

Communicating with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors in a challenging environment.

Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.Licence/Certification:

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent experience. (preferred)

Arboricultural Technicians Certificate (preferred)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winchester

Licence/Certification:

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent experience. xjnqpsq (preferred)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hampshire

Licence/Certification:

* Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent experience (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winchester

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Ad ID: 5419323718