Utilities Manager / Environmental Advisor - Perth, Central Scotland

Scottish Woodlands Ltd; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Woodlands Ltd is seeking a Utilities Manager / Environmental Advisor in Perth, Scotland. This role combines management and ecology tasks within the Utilities Division, offering a chance to contribute to environmental management in the forestry sector. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and skills in ecosystem assessment, along with good interpersonal and organizational abilities. A full benefits package and opportunities for career development are included.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Private healthcare

Opportunity for share equity participation

Qualifications

• BSc, HND or equivalent in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography or similar.
• Desired experience in environmental/protected species-surveys.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of site-specific contract documentation.
• Supervision of forestry works and compliance with health and safety.
• Carrying out ecological surveys for protected species.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Report writing skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Species ID (bird, mammal, plant)

GIS skills

Education

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

Job description

Utilities Manager / Environmental Advisor - Perth, Central Scotland

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 acombined management and ecology rolewithin our Utilities Division.

This positionis 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 experiencein environmental/protected species-surveys is desirable, alongside bird, mammal and plant species ID andGIS 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 withpowerlines or railwayinfrastructure to ensurecompliance 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.

Prior to commencing employment with Scottish Woodlands Ltd, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Scottish Woodlands is unable to sponsor candidates for this role. Therefore, applicants will not be eligible to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Only candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK will be eligible for this role.

Benefits Package

In return, Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes company vehicle, pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare and the opportunity for share equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice .

Queries about the application process or the role?

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV and cover letter, as well as any relevant qualification certificates.