Assistant Forestry Manager

Assistant Forestry Manager

• Job Number: 559885
• Closing at: Nov 8 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £45,452 - £54,311 + car / cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

SSEN Transmission is delivering a major programme of work to upgrade the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. Our projects include new overhead lines, substations, subsea links and associated infrastructure that will help connect renewable energy and support a secure, cleaner energy system.

We are looking for an Assistant Forestry Manager to join our Forestry team and build their experience across the planning, design and delivery of forestry activity on transmission projects. Working alongside experienced Forestry Managers and wider project teams, you will support forestry management from early development through to project delivery, helping make sure work is planned safely, responsibly and with good attention to detail.

This is a strong development opportunity for someone with forestry knowledge who is ready to apply it in a large infrastructure environment. You will gain exposure to varied projects, learn from specialists across land, environment and project delivery, and develop the confidence to manage forestry activity across different stages of the project lifecycle.

You will

• Support forestry planning, design and delivery across a portfolio of transmission projects, working closely with Forestry Managers and project teams.
• Help coordinate forestry project management activity, including programme updates, records, project information and actions needed to support safe and timely delivery.
• Assist with identifying and managing forestry-related risks to project delivery, network security and responsible woodland management.
• Support forestry input at different project stages, from early site assessment and development through to project refinement and delivery.
• Build positive working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including landowners, tenants, agents, forestry contractors, Scottish Forestry and other relevant bodies.

You have

• Knowledge of forestry management practice, forestry measurement protocols and forestry operations, with an interest in developing further expertise in timber harvesting operations.
• An understanding of the UK Forestry Standard, best practice guidance, felling licence requirements, woodland management planning and planting schemes.
• Awareness of woodland valuation and standing tree crops, or the ability and willingness to develop this knowledge in a supported environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to work with different stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• An HNC, HND, degree or equivalent experience in forestry, land management or a related discipline, with an interest in developing within the energy infrastructure sector.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at / [phone removed] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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