Senior Forestry Consultant

MorePeople; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Senior Forestry Consultant to lead the delivery and development of forestry and woodland services across Central and North Scotland. The role focuses on client relationships, asset management and long-term planning.

You will oversee timber harvesting, grant-funded works and GIS mapping, while mentoring colleagues and shaping the future of the team. Strong leadership and commercial awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong forestry experience, commercial awareness and the leadership skills to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of forestry and woodland services across Central and North Scotland.
• Drive business development and client relationships.
• Oversee long-term forest planning, timber harvesting, restocking and maintenance.
• Deliver Forestry Grant Scheme applications and grant-funded works.
• Lead GIS mapping, woodland certification and tree safety programmes.
• Mentor colleagues and help shape the future of the team.

Skills

Forestry experience

Leadership

Business development

GIS mapping

Grant applications

Project management

Timber harvesting

Job description

Lead. Grow. Make an impact.

Ready to take your forestry career to the next level?We're looking for an experienced Senior Forestry Consultant to lead the delivery and development of forestry and woodland services across Central and North Scotland.

The opportunity

• Drive business development and client relationships.


• Lead asset management, consultancy and financial planning.


• Oversee long-term forest planning and new woodland creation.


• Manage timber harvesting, marketing, restocking and maintenance.


• Deliver Forestry Grant Scheme applications and grant-funded works.


• Lead GIS mapping, woodland certification and tree safety programmes.


• Oversee BS 5837 surveys, woodland impact assessments and crop compensation.


• Develop innovative rewilding, carbon offsetting and Woodland Carbon Code projects.


• Mentor colleagues and help shape the future of the team.

What you'll bring

Strong forestry experience, commercial awareness and the leadership skills to make a real difference.