Utilities Manager / Environmental Advisor

Scottish Woodlands; Perth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry management company in Scotland is seeking a Utilities Manager / Environmental Advisor for their Perth office. This pivotal role combines management and ecological responsibilities, requiring strong qualifications in environmental science and relevant skills in supervision and fieldwork. The position offers opportunities for personal and career development within a supportive team environment, complemented by a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Private health care

Opportunity for equity participation

Qualifications

• BSc or HND in relevant fields required.
• Experience in environmental/protected species surveys preferred.
• Holders of a current driving license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of site-specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) packs.
• Supervision of forestry works for compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conducting pre-operational environmental surveys for protected species.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Report writing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Bird identification

Mammal identification

Plant species identification

GIS skills

Education

BSc or HND in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology or Geography

Job description

We are currently inviting applications for the following position:

Utilities Manager / Environmental Advisor

Are you a talented individual with drive, enthusiasm and ambition, with a passion for the outdoors and ready to grow a sustainable career? If so, we are recruiting for a combined management and ecology role within our Utilities Division.

This position is based in our Perth office in Central Scotland. Forestry is a growing industry and Scottish Woodlands Ltd is well placed to take advantage of developing opportunities and challenges the industry faces. We want you to be part of our future.

Applicants should have …

A BSc, HND or equivalent qualification in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography or similar; good interpersonal skills; the ability to work on own initiative; organisational and report writing skills; and Microsoft Excel and Word skills. Previous experience in environmental/protected species-surveys is desirable, alongside bird, mammal and plant species ID and GIS skills.

Key duties will include, but are not limited to: preparation of site-specific contract documentation, such as Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) packs, Forestry Environmental Management Plans (FEMPs) and site planning and operational maps to client satisfaction; supervision of forestry works associated with powerlines or railway infrastructure to ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental best practice and legislation; carrying out basic site set-up and giving pre-start briefs to site teams; and carrying out pre-operational environmental/ecological surveys, e.g., for protected species.

Candidates must have a current driving licence. Please note that travel and staying away is a regular part of the role, which covers all of Scotland. Additionally, as per any ecology role, working hours may at times include early mornings and late nights. Task assignments may differ week to week to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Scottish Woodlands offer ...

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.

The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.

Queries about the application process?

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Closing Date: 27th July 2025

Scottish Woodlands is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. For more information, visit: www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk

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