Forestry Consultant – Perthshire, Scotland - £60,000 basic + Pension + Private Healthcare + Bonus + Flexible Working
An established forestry consultancy is seeking an experienced Forestry Consultant to join their team in Perthshire. The role offers a mix of advisory, management, and operational responsibilities across a diverse portfolio of private and public woodland clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated forestry professional who wants to work on sustainable forest management projects, timber sales, and woodland creation schemes in one of Scotland’s prime forestry regions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and implement forest management plans for diverse woodland sites
* Supervise timber harvesting operations and ensure regulatory compliance
* Conduct woodland surveys, valuations, and mapping
* Provide advice on grants, environmental regulations, and woodland creation
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement
* Support restocking, habitat management, and carbon-related projects
The Candidate:
* Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline
* 2–5 years’ experience in consultancy or practical forestry
* Understanding of UK forestry legislation, felling permissions, and sustainable forestry practices
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* GIS experience (ArcGIS or QGIS) is desirable
* Professional forestry membership or working toward IFM/Chartered Forester status is advantageous
* Full UK driving licence
The Package:
* £60,000 basic salary DOOE
* Company pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Annual bonus
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Support in achieving ICF accreditation
* Company car
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Opportunity to participate in the company share ownership scheme
Application:
Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk.
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