An established independent biodiversity and sustainability consultancy is looking to add an experienced Arborist to its team. This is a new in-house capability that will complement an existing ecology offering and strengthen the consultancy’s ability to provide joined-up arboricultural and
ecological advice to clients across Ireland.
The position is suited to someone who combines a strong practical arboricultural skillset with the ability to deliver clear, technically robust survey outputs and written reports to a high professional standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake arboricultural field surveys and assessments for a varied portfolio of development and environmental projects.
- Prepare high-quality arboricultural reports, survey outputs and practical recommendations for clients and project teams.
- Provide clear arboricultural advice throughout planning and project delivery, identifying tree-related constraints, risks and opportunities.
- Work closely with ecologists and other environmental professionals to provide coordinated arboricultural and ecological input.
- Liaise professionally with clients and project stakeholders, communicating technical findings in a practical and accessible way.
- Support the development of arboriculture as a complementary discipline within the wider consultancy service offering.
- Contribute to consistent, technically sound and commercially focused project delivery across public and private sector work.
Experience & Profile:
- A minimum of 5 years’ professional arboricultural experience.
- Strong practical experience in arboricultural survey and assessment work.
- Proven report-writing capability, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and high-quality technical documentation.
- Sound professional judgement and confidence working independently on arboricultural assignments.
- Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- Comfortable collaborating with ecology and environmental consultancy teams on multidisciplinary projects.
- A relevant arboricultural, forestry, environmental or related qualification would be advantageous.
Project Environment:
The consultancy operates nationwide and supports public and private sector clients across areas including conservation, renewable energy, industrial development, transport and residential development. Its ecology work spans pre-planning survey and assessment, planning and construction compliance, and post- construction monitoring.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to become the in-house arboricultural specialist within a growing environmental consultancy.
- A varied role combining practical fieldwork, technical reporting and direct client input.
- Close collaboration with an established ecology team and involvement in multidisciplinary environmental projects.
- Four-day working week.
- Salary up to €50,000, depending on experience.
