Asset Manager, Forestry

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About the Company

Job Information

  • Region

    Scotland

  • Location

    Dumfries / Edinburgh

  • Salary

    Competitive package

  • Date Posted

    18/11/2025

  • Closing Date

    Closing Soon 31/12/2025

Job description

We are recruiting for an Asset manager, responsible for ensuring that the forestry operational programs are delivered across multiple portfolios.

The successful individual will be responsible with fund managers for ensuring that agreed income and expenditure programs are delivered timeously at the forest level, and that the forest assets are being managed to the highest standard by third party service providers.

Being the key point of contact with the forest managers, the asset manager will audit the management work undertaken, intervene on exception, and ensure operations comply with best forestry practice while delivering the needs of the funds.

Skills & experience

  • Forestry qualified to degree level or above (preferable).
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of forest management, including contractor management. Experience of managing timber harvesting desirable.
  • ICF desirable but not essential. Will be expected to become a member within 2 years.
  • GIS capable.
  • Competent on Microsoft Excel.
  • Good presentational skills.
  • Willingness to travel / stay away from home on occasions.
  • Driver’s Licence essential

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