Forestry Consultant (Regional Manager)

A leading UK based rural and property consultancy with a strong national presence is looking to appoint an experienced Forestry Consultant (Regional Manager) to join its growing forestry team. With a large in house network of specialists and offices across the country, the business provides end to end forestry and woodland management services to a diverse client base including private estates, public sector bodies, and commercial investors.

The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, long term career development opportunities, and commitment to delivering high quality, sustainable land management solutions.

As a Regional Manager, you will take a lead role in delivering and developing forestry and woodland services across a key geographic region in Scotland. You will combine technical expertise with commercial leadership to drive growth and client success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading forestry and woodland management projects across a varied portfolio
• Driving business development and identifying new opportunities
• Managing budgets and contributing to regional financial performanceOverseeing long-term forest planning and woodland creation projects
• Managing grant applications and associated compliance
• Supporting timber harvesting, restocking, and ongoing maintenance programmes
• Using GIS for mapping, reporting, and data management
• Delivering forest certification and regulatory compliance work
• Managing and mentoring team members, including performance reviews and development
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Developing and implementing regional strategies to support growth

• Proven experience in forestry or woodland management at a senior level
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability
• Experience managing teams and leading projects
• Knowledge of UK forestry regulations, grants, and certification schemes
• Competence in GIS and forestry data systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to think strategically and deliver long-term plans
• A proactive, collaborative approach with strong leadership qualities

• Opportunity to join a well established and respected consultancy
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing national team
• Exposure to high-profile and diverse forestry projects
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexibility on office location within the region
• Ongoing professional development and training