Civil Engineering Work Site Supervisor

Salary: £31,611- £33,125 plus 28.97% pension contributions into a defined benefits scheme
Location: Office location is Glen Branter (Cowal), Central Region.
Terms: 35 hours per week, permanent 
Closing date: 17 August 2025

Are you ready to take your career outdoors and make a real impact on Scotland’s landscapes?

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is looking for a passionate and skilled Civil Engineering Works Supervisor to help shape the future of our forests in the stunning Cowal area. From rugged coastlines to rainforest restoration, you’ll be part of a team that designs, builds, and maintains vital infrastructure supporting sustainable forestry, biodiversity, and recreation.

What’s in it for you?

• Work in one of Scotland’s most scenic regions
• Be part of a forward-thinking team tackling climate change
• Use your skills to manage roads, bridges, and quarries
• Collaborate across disciplines and engage with local communities
• Enjoy a varied role with real responsibility and outdoor adventure

If you have experience supervising construction sites, love problem-solving, and want to contribute to Scotland’s natural heritage, we’d love to hear from you.

Visitor Services Ranger

Salary: £31,611- £33,125 plus 28.97% pension contributions into defined benefits scheme
Location: Office location Glenmore, North Region.
Terms: 35 hours per week, Fixed Term Appointment until 31st March 2026 
Closing date: 17 August 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Visitor Services Ranger to support the management of Scotland’s national forests and land. This role plays a key part in enhancing outdoor recreation, public access, and regional tourism, while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

As part of the Visitor Services Team, the successful candidate will engage with the public to promote responsible access in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, carry out practical site maintenance, and collaborate with stakeholders, communities, and colleagues. The role offers a varied and dynamic working environment, balancing visitor needs with wider land management priorities.

To thrive in this role, candidates should have sound knowledge of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, experience in a visitor services or tourism setting, and strong communication and practical maintenance skills. Attention to detail and effective time management are also essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of Scotland’s natural heritage while delivering high-quality visitor experiences.

Harvesting and Marketing Supervisor

Salary: £31,611 - £33,125 plus 28.97% plus pension contributions into defined benefits scheme
Location: South region - Stewarty and Solway area
Terms: 35 hours per week, permanent 
Closing date: 24 August 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our South Region team as a Harvesting and Marketing Supervisor. This field-based role is central to delivering sustainable forest operations across the Stewartry and Solway area, contributing to climate change mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and landscape restoration.

You will be responsible for supervising harvesting operations, managing timber marketing, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The role involves regular engagement with contractors, foresters, and timber merchants, and requires a strong understanding of forest planning and operational delivery.

Applicants should have experience in contract management within the land management sector, a sound knowledge of health and safety systems, and a full UK driving licence. Familiarity with modern harvesting techniques and GIS platforms is desirable.

Environment Forester

Salary: £34,362- £36,658 plus 28.97% pension contributions into a defined benefits scheme
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Terms: 35 hours per week, permanent 
Closing date: 31 August 2025

We’re looking for an Environment Forester to join our Planning and Environment team in the South Region. You’ll be based in our Selkirk office, supporting the Scottish Borders operational hub.

As Environment Forester, you’ll play a vital role in embedding environmental considerations into the region’s forestry operations. You’ll support planning and delivery of key work programmes, manage your own environment workstream and budget, coordinate surveys and compliance, contribute to designated site and species management, and help identify and deliver biodiversity and heritage improvements—often through partnerships and external funding. The role also includes supervising staff and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you’ll need a strong understanding of UK habitats and species, experience giving mitigation advice, and confidence working with diverse internal and external partners. A relevant qualification (HND or above) in ecology, environment or land management is essential, along with Microsoft Office skills and a full UK driving licence (or equivalent arrangements). Experience with GIS, protected species surveys, and budget or project management is desirable.

Area Land Agent

Salary: £49,978 - £54,412 plus 28.97% pension contributions into a defined benefits scheme
Location: Base location is South Region – Can be based out of either: Dumfries, Dalbeattie, Newton Stewart or Straiton

Terms: 35 hours per week, permanent 
Closing date: 31 August 2025

We’re looking for an Area Land Agent to join our South Region team, based at one of our offices in Dumfries, Newton Stewart, Dalbeattie, or Straiton.

As Area Land Agent, you’ll take the lead on managing and developing a wide-ranging rural estate portfolio in South Region, delivering professional land agency services and identifying opportunities to improve income, manage liabilities, and enhance value from agreements, wayleaves, sales, and land use. You’ll also play a key role in regional leadership, supporting business planning and delivering effective integrated working across teams.

To be successful, you’ll need a background in rural surveying or land agency, with experience in estate management, legal interpretation, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll need strong business and financial awareness, a relevant property or land-based degree, and full (or progressing toward) membership of RICS. A full UK driving licence (or equivalent travel arrangement) and the ability to travel across the region are essential. Experience with renewables, utilities, or GIS systems is desirable.