Arboriculture Consultant/Senior Arboriculture Consultant (Brooks Ecological)

Arboriculture Consultant/Senior Arboriculture Consultant

At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects—from land management and development to restoration and conservation.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland.

Brooks Ecological, an Origin Enterprises company, is an ecology-led consultancy with a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from large-scale habitat restoration and management schemes to strategic urban extensions and smaller private initiatives.

As a friendly, ethical company, we are selective about the projects we undertake. We pride ourselves on sustainability, operating a fleet of fully electric pool cars powered by renewable energy sources.

With clients ranging from local authorities, house builders, schools, charities and householders, we offer an exciting variety of projects and the chance to be part of a growing, collaborative team.

 
We have an exciting opportunity for an Arboriculture Consultant or Senior Arboriculture Consultant to join our growing Arboriculture Team in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
 
Your primary responsibilities would be:
 
•         Conducting Site Surveys (including BS 5837 2012 tree condition surveys)
•         Producing Robust Technical Reports (at senior level)
•         Carrying out Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIAs) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMSs)
•         Assisting with client liaison
•         Resource and workload planning
•         Supporting and contributing to the wider Team’s vision and objectives
 
The successful applicant will also have the unique opportunity to work alongside our in-house Ecology and Landscape team, who work together to develop and deliver bespoke mitigation and enhancement schemes that provide genuine and lasting benefit for wildlife.
 
Core requirements:
 
•         Suitable Arboriculture Qualification e.g. FdSc Arb, BSc.
•         Arboricultural knowledge including BS 5837 2012 Tree Condition Surveys and the preparation of Arboricultural Impact Assessments / Arboricultural Method Statements
•         Technical report writing experience (at senior level)
•         Ability to identify risks and opportunities, avoiding/minimising the former and capitalising on the latter
•         Experience of leading and organising surveys
•         An excellent working knowledge of UK and European legislation and the planning system
•         Ability to balance and manage priorities, and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues whilst working under pressure
•         Excellent understanding of Health and Safety issues in relation to sitework
•         Full UK Driving License
 

Why work for us?

We offer a competitive and supportive rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. This includes Life Assurance, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and paid professional memberships such as CIEEM. We’re committed to continuous development, offering a blend of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.

As part of our inclusive culture, you’ll have the opportunity to join our monthly Neurodiversity Café, take part in community action days, and benefit from our family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options. While we value time spent together in our offices to collaborate and stay connected, most roles offer hybrid working and open conversations around flexibility.

New for 2026, colleagues can now purchase additional annual leave, giving you more freedom to balance work and life in a way that suits you. You’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, regular performance and development reviews, and the chance to collaborate across the wider Origin Group, especially within our growing family of Environmental businesses.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can grow, contribute and feel valued.

Visit our website to learn more — and grow with us.