Arb Surveyor

Arb Surveyor

Location: South of England

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Arboricultural Surveyor to join our growing Southern team supporting a diverse portfolio of infrastructure utility and development projects across the South of England.

This is a predominantly field-based role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors identifying and assessing trees collecting accurate survey data and contributing to the successful delivery of high-profile projects.

You will work closely with our Arboricultural Consultants and wider environmental teams carrying out a range of tree surveys and inspections that provide essential information to support planning development and asset management.

What youll do

You will undertake a wide range of arboricultural surveying activities including:

• Carrying out BS5837:2012 tree surveys to support development and planning projects

• Completing Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) and general tree condition surveys

• Recording accurate tree data using digital surveying equipment and specialist software

• Identifying tree species defects physiological condition and management requirements

• Collecting measurements including tree height stem diameter crown spread and site constraints

• Supporting decay detection and further tree investigations where required

• Assisting with tree protection monitoring and site inspections during construction phases

• Liaising with consultants clients site teams and project stakeholders

• Ensuring all survey work is completed safely accurately and to a high professional standard

No two days are the same and youll be involved in a variety of sites ranging from urban developments and infrastructure schemes to utilities and environmental projects.

What youll get

• A company vehicle provided as part of the package

• The opportunity to work across a varied and interesting project portfolio

• The autonomy to manage your own surveys and field workload

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Exposure to experienced Arboricultural Consultants and clear pathways for career progression

• A supportive team environment with strong leadership and opportunities to develop your technical expertise

What were looking for

• Previous experience undertaking arboricultural surveys and inspections

• Good working knowledge of BS5837:2012 surveys and tree assessment principles

• A qualification in Arboriculture Forestry or a related discipline (Level 3 Level 4 or higher desirable)

• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification (desirable)

• Strong tree identification skills and understanding of common defects and disorders

• Experience using digital survey systems and associated software

• A good understanding of health and safety requirements when working on sites

• CSCS and/or ROLO certification (desirable)

• A full UK driving licence (clean)

• A proactive attitude strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Benefits;

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels. #Maintenance

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