Forestry Consultant — Hybrid (Perthshire) Renewables

Beach Baker; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Professional training

Job summary

Beach Baker is seeking a Forestry Consultant in Perthshire, Scotland, to join a growing team. The role covers forestry impact assessments, environmental reporting, and advisory services across Scotland and northern England.

You’ll work through the project lifecycle, interact with landowners, developers and stakeholders, and contribute to planning, consent, and site operations with a mix of office, home, and site-based work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry or related field.
• Experience in forestry consultancy or land management.
• Knowledge of UK Forestry Standards and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Forestry Impact Assessments for development and infrastructure projects.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessments and forestry-related reports.
• Use GIS and spatial analysis to assess project implications and determine felling requirements.
• Develop mitigation and compensatory planting strategies.
• Provide forestry advice through planning and consent processes.
• Assist in project delivery and client relationship management.

Skills

Forestry expertise

GIS analysis

Environmental reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Project coordination

Education

Forestry degree

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Beach Baker is seeking a Forestry Consultant in Perthshire, Scotland, to join a growing team. The role covers forestry impact assessments, environmental reporting, and advisory services across Scotland and northern England.

You’ll work through the project lifecycle, interact with landowners, developers and stakeholders, and contribute to planning, consent, and site operations with a mix of office, home, and site-based work.