Associate/Arboriculture Team Manager

Team Associate/Arboriculture Manager Urban Green

Who We Are

Urban Green is a specialist provider within environmental consultancy supporting clients across the North West. We are known for our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to play a key role in supporting our next phase of development.

Part of the Celnor Group Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment. While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details We’re looking for an experienced team manager, running a team of Arboricultural Consultants and Surveyors. You will have experience leading projects to deliver high quality arboricultural consultancy services, managing client relationships and undertaking business development activities. You’ll play a key role in business development, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the growth of our services.

The role offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.

What You Will Do

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.

Who You Are

We’re seeking a commercially aware candidate with over five years’ post-qualification experience in planning. You’ll be resourceful, flexible, and ambitious, with a proven track record in business development and project delivery. You’ll bring: 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.