Forestry Consultant/Assistant Forestry Consultant

Join RTS Forestry and help shape nationally significant renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Scotland and Northern England.

We are looking for both a Forestry Consultant and an Assistant Forestry Consultant to join our growing consultancy team. Whether you are an experienced forestry professional ready to take ownership of projects or an emerging land use  consultant keen to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Working with renewable energy and infrastructure developers and lead environmental consultancies, this is an opportunity to provide professional forestry support where your expertise will directly influence planning outcomes.

About the Roles

As part of our consultancy team, you will work on a broad range of projects where proposed developments impact trees and woodland of all types. You will collaborate closely with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, helping to deliver high-quality planning advice and practical delivery solutions.

Our consultants are involved from the earliest stages of project development through to implementation, providing a unique opportunity to see projects progress from concept to delivery. 

Forestry Consultant

As a Forestry Consultant, you will play a key role in leading and delivering consultancy projects while working closely with the Head of Team. You will take ownership of technical work, delivery of reports, contribute to business development and support other team members where appropriate. 

Assistant Forestry Consultant

As an Assistant Forestry Consultant, you will support project delivery through field surveys, GIS mapping, data analysis, and report writing, while building your technical knowledge and consultancy experience within a supportive team environment.

Interested?

See full details of the position at www.rtsforestry.co.uk/vacancies. 

Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining how your experience meets role requirements to: lesley.mackenzie@rtsforestry.co.uk 

If you would like an informal conversation about either position before applying, please get in touch 01764 652858. We would be happy to discuss the roles and answer any questions you may have.

Closing date - 9th October 2026