Forestry & Harvesting Management Opportunities - Fort William
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Fort William, PH33 6BS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 301427 |
Summary
Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client’s specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.
Based out of our Fort William office, North Region, we have exciting opportunities for a Forest Manager/Senior Forest Manager and Harvesting Manager, to join our progressive team to service both our existing client base and expanding business. As key members of a high-performing team, operating in a competitive, commercial environment, candidates will be working closely with other managers, demonstrating excellent communication and organisational skills, together with the ability to identify, analyse and solve technical problems.
Job Role
The role offers an excellent balance of practical outdoor work with office-based duties and will involve:-
• Surveying and strategic planning of new and established woodlands.
• restructuring and management from planning through to harvesting.
• Compliance with Health & Safety regulations and other legislation relevant to forestry operations.
• Preparation of forest plans and grant applications and other related permissions.
• Identifying and developing new woodland creation projects from concept design through to establishment.
• Use of GIS mapping systems.
• Preparing and managing budgets.
• Producing client reports, liaising with client and contractors and attending client meetings.