Associate/Arboriculture Team Manager

Department: Ecology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester, Lancashire, Manchester, Hybrid

• Lead the delivery of arboriculture projects across various sectors;
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and offer advice and the benefit of your experience to the wider arboriculture team and the business.
• Manage and undertake a variety of arboricultural surveys, large-scale risk assessments, tree management plans, tree mapping (CAD and ArcGIS Pro technology) and produce associated reports for submission to Local Planning Authorities and landowners.
• Liaise with the Local Planning Authorities, planners, architects, and other professionals to inform the planning and design process. 
• Provide advice relating to Tree Preservation Orders, Felling Licences, tree work applications, Conservation Areas and High Hedges.
• Operational including resourcing and financial management of the arboriculture team.
• Manage client relationships and undertake business development activities.
• Mentor and support the development of the team.
• Maintain quality standards and demonstrate efficient and profitable delivery.

• A degree in Arboriculture or related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Arboricultural Association 
• Extensive experience in an arboricultural consultancy role
• BS5837 consultancy skills and experience, producing reports, carrying out arboricultural impact assessments, arboricultural method statements and visual tree inspections
• Demonstrable team management experience
• Experience of writing fee proposals, tenders and engaging with clients and consultants/subconsultants
• Experience of managing large, long-term survey contracts engaging with multiple surveyors and stakeholders, ensuring excellent client relationships, profitability, quality standards and timely delivery.
• Strong knowledge and experience of tree surveying techniques and risk/hazard assessment methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of current planning and environmental legislation
• AutoCAD and GIS proficiency
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience and ability to negotiate with and obtain agreement from a wide range of clients and statutory consultees
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
• A positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach, working under your own initiative or within a multidisciplinary team environment 

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