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Tree Inspector

Ref no. BHN582441
Location Somerset, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 3 months +
Job status Closed

Job summary

This position involves working with Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and conservation areas, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and maintaining high standards of arboricultural practice.

Key skills required for this role

Tree Inspector

Important

Our client, is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Tree Inspector.

Job description


Key Responsibilities:

  • Consider and process applications for work on trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
  • Write detailed reports and make recommendations to ensure consistency and quality in arboricultural decisions.
  • Prepare for and handle appeals related to Council decisions on TPOs.
  • Process notifications for tree works within conservation areas, negotiating with applicants and preparing technical reports.
  • Prepare new tree preservation orders, update existing orders, conduct surveys, and efficiently maintain records.
  • Consider and process notifications for the removal of hedgerows in open countryside and prepare relevant technical reports.
  • Support Planning Enforcement with investigations of unauthorised tree works or hedgerow removals.
  • Advise onl responses to unauthorised tree works under TPO or within a Conservation Area, and appear as a technical expert at inquiries, hearings, or court cases as required.
  • Provide advice on planning applications, discharge conditions, and contribute to the preparation of planning policies and development briefs.
  • Prepare and present reports to committee meetings, officers, and public groups.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in arboriculture and thorough understanding of TPOs and conservation area regulations.
  • Proficiency in writing detailed technical reports and making informed recommendations.
  • Ability to handle appeals and engage in negotiations with applicants.
  • Strong knowledge of tree preservation order preparation and record maintenance.
  • Experience in advising and supporting planning enforcement and other departments.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.


If you have experience in arboriculture and are looking for a contract role within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

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