Forestry Consultant – Perthshire, Scotland - £60,000 basic + Pension + Private Healthcare + Bon[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry consultancy in Perthshire, Scotland is looking for a Forestry Consultant to manage diverse woodland projects. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Forestry or Environmental Science, along with 2-5 years of experience in forestry consultancy. Responsibilities include preparing management plans, supervising timber operations, and client engagement. Competitive salary of £60,000, pension, healthcare, and flexible working options are offered to successful candidates.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Company car

Cycle-to-work scheme

Opportunity to participate in the company share ownership scheme

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in consultancy or practical forestry.
• Understanding of UK forestry legislation and sustainable practices.
• Professional forestry membership or working toward IFM/Chartered Forester status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement forest management plans.
• Supervise timber harvesting operations and ensure compliance.
• Provide advice on grants and woodland creation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

GIS experience

Education

Degree in Forestry or Environmental Science

Job description

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, [e-mail].

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