Arboriculturist Higher Apprenticeship - Brighton

Our Arboriculture team is involved in the survey of trees and planning their integration in a variety of new projects, ensuring their viability, health and sustainability for the future. We work on a diverse range of projects, from urban tree assessment and management to forestry assessments, providing valuable contributions to a variety of sustainability projects, environmental conservation and public well-being.

As an Apprentice in our team, you will have the opportunity to:

Assist in conducting tree surveys and assessments, helping to identify and catalogue tree species, health conditions, and potential risks Support the preparation of reports and recommendations for the integration of trees in new development design projects, learn and contribute to the role of the Arboriculturist in tree management, collaborate with senior consultants to develop effective strategies to retain trees or mitigate their removal Take part in regular team training and collaborative days with other consultants in the industry

Training:
You will attend College to study a Higher Apprenticeship in Arboriculture and gain a Level 4 qualification, as well as completing your End-Point Assessment You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career in Fire Safety Engineering You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team

Training Outcome:
You will gain a Level 4 Arboriculturist Qualification as well as completing your End Point Assessment As this is a permanent position, after gaining your degree, WSP will continue to be committed to your learning and development throughout your career with us You will have the opportunity to continue professional development and work towards gaining Chartered Status or equivalent with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals

Employer Description:
As one of the world’s leading engineering consultancy firms, at WSP we’re passionate about the big questions, and big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. We engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We’ve been involved in many high-profile projects like The Shard, Crossrail, M1 Smart Motorway and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Exact working hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working