Tree Surveyors

What You’ll Do:

Undertake woodland, tree and grassland surveys and inspections. Identify defects and assign priorities. Provide accurate reports and responses to landscape related queries and projects. Measurement of works in accordance with approved methods. Supervising, monitoring and auditing of operational delivery, progress and performance to ensure safety, quality and productivity standards are met. Providing day-to-day administrative support for operational activities. Identify and promote improvement opportunities. Liaise effectively with team members. Complete provided training to develop skills and knowledge necessary for the role.

The Company:

Our Scottish Grounds Maintenance Account works in partnership with other Amey accounts to internally deliver grounds maintenance services. Our primary work stream involves the delivery of grounds maintenance services on behalf of our facility management colleagues in Secure Infrastructure. This work involves all the planned grounds maintenance activities across 70 school sites nationally. These sites are spread over 6 local authority locations, including Borders, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Renfrewshire. In addition to planned maintenance, we also deliver winter and responsive works services. The accounts other main activity is to deliver internal vegetation management on behalf of NMCSW and NMCNE highways contracts.

The Candidate:

• Able to work across all of Amey’s Network Maintenance Contracts in Scotland when required.
• Be an organised team player with the ability to communicate well with others.
• Able to manage and prioritise workloads to achieve required outcomes.
• Be self-motivated and able to work alone as well as part of a team.
• Able to provide high levels of diligence and accuracy to their work.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• IT literate, competent MS Excel and Word User, able to use GIS and Asset Management / Survey software.
• Able to work and consult with internal/external contacts at a range of levels in a constructive and helpful way, offering advice, as appropriate.
• Qualifications & Experience HNC, HND or Degree level qualification in horticulture or arboriculture is essential.
• Current attainment in Lantra Professional Tree Inspection, or commitment to attain at a defined time in the future, is essential.
• Appropriate experience working on a trunk road maintenance contract or having successfully fulfilled a role of a similar nature.
• Strong entry level candidates with appropriate qualifications may be considered.
• Full driving license.

The Package:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles within Amey.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.