About
Utilities Manager / Environmental Advisor
Location: Perth (Central Scotland)
Closing Date: Sunday 27 July 2025
Are you a talented individual with drive, enthusiasm, and ambition, with a passion for the outdoors and ready to grow a sustainable career? If so, we are recruiting for a combined management and ecology role within our Utilities Division.
This position is based in our Perth office in Central Scotland. Forestry is a growing industry, and Scottish Woodlands Ltd is well placed to take advantage of developing opportunities and industry challenges. We want you to be part of our future.
Applicants should have
* A BSc, HND, or equivalent qualification in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, or similar;
* Good interpersonal skills;
* The ability to work on own initiative;
* Organisational and report writing skills;
* Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
Previous experience in environmental/protected species surveys is desirable, alongside bird, mammal, and plant species ID and GIS skills. Key duties will include, but are not limited to:
* Preparation of site-specific contract documentation, such as Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) packs, Forestry Environmental Management Plans (FEMPs), and site planning and operational maps to client satisfaction;
* Supervision of forestry works associated with powerlines or railway infrastructure to ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental legislation;
* Carrying out basic site set-up and giving pre-start briefs to site teams;
* Conducting pre-operational environmental/ecological surveys, e.g., for protected species.
Candidates must have a current driving licence. Travel and overnight stays are a regular part of the role, covering all of Scotland. Working hours may include early mornings and late nights. Task assignments may vary weekly based on project needs. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK, as Scottish Woodlands cannot sponsor visas.
Benefits Package
We offer an attractive salary and benefits, including a company vehicle, pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare, and share equity participation. The company is 80% owned by staff, providing excellent personal and career development opportunities within a highly professional team. For more details, see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Queries
For questions about the role or application process, email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk. Please upload your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualification certificates during the application.
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Nice-to-have Skills
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Word
* GIS
Location
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Languages
* English
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