Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
Description
site surveys
regulatory engagement
project delivery
team management
business development
financial reporting
Engage with peer groups and forums to build networks and share knowledge
Assist the Directors in leading and managing the Arboriculture and Forestry team, ensuring technical excellence and effective workload management.
Deliver site and office-based consultancy, supporting clients through survey programmes, regulatory engagement, and project implementation.
Support the development of others through sharing knowledge and experience, mentoring and develop junior team members while fostering an enthusiastic and productive working environment.
Engage with others to develop and support achievement of medium-term strategic direction.
Generate new business opportunities, prepare tenders, and oversee the delivery of a range of arboricultural services (technical, commercial, and financial).
Proactively contribute to tackling issues impacting team effectiveness.
Work alongside the directors to support the creation of high performing teams through strategic resourcing decisions.
Report on financial status of the individual teams and produce regular updates to enable strategic planning.
Contribute to recruitment activities to grow the team.
Requirements
gis
cad
bs5837
budget management
health safety
accredited member
Track record of successful internal and external networking to win work from clients.
Member of an accredited industry body relevant to the sector.
Role model with positive health and safety attitude and behaviours. Understands the health, safety & wellbeing needs of the team and proactively works to ensure safe working practices are implemented.
Experience in managing project financial targets and budgets.
Experience with BS5837 Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Method Statements, and Environmental Impact Assessment chapters.
Extensive experience in arboricultural planning and project delivery.
Proven ability to support NSIP / DCO planning applications and deliver strategic survey programmes across the U.K.
Knowledge of planning and regulatory requirements for veteran and ancient trees and woodlands.
Experience in GIS. CAD and other relevant mapping software to assist in high quality service production.
ArbCoW experience of overseeing site works and managing an effective team to ensure successful client project delivery.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Culture + Values
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
Environment + Sustainability
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018