Forestry Consultant
Forestry Consultant – Perthshire, Scotland - £60,000 basic + Pension + Private Healthcare + Bonus + Flexible Working
The Job:
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
- 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
Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk.
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