At a Glance
- Tasks: Act as the key link between forestry stakeholders and manage timber harvesting activities.
- Company: Join a leading company committed to sustainability and community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health perks, and generous family entitlements.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for everyone to thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on forestry management while ensuring network safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in forestry or utility vegetation management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 43704 - 51484 £ per year.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness.
Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role We’re looking for a Forestry Liaison Specialist to join our Networks team, providing advice and management of third‑party requests across timber harvesting and forestry activities impacting our network. In this varied and hands‑on role, you’ll act as the key link between forestry stakeholders and the business, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of harvesting activities while maintaining and improving network resilience.
You will:
- Provide expert, consultative advice on timber harvesting and forestry management activities impacting overhead and underground networks.
- Act as the single point of contact for Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS), private landowners and stakeholders, coordinating third‑party harvesting requests.
- Manage live line harvesting, hand cutting and direct timber harvesting programmes to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
- Carry out safety‑critical amber zone assessments and approve work methods to minimise risk to the network.
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to align forestry activities with planned network work programmes and improve resilience.
You have:
- Strong experience within forestry, arboriculture, or utility vegetation management, ideally within a network environment.
- A good knowledge of relevant safety standards (e.g. FISA 804, HSE GS6) and network safety procedures.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including contractors, landowners, and external agencies.
- Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling and delivering safety‑critical works.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate complex activities and drive compliance and performance.
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. 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.
Forestry Liaison Specialist employer: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
As a Forestry Liaison Specialist at SSE, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient management of forestry activities impacting our network. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer flexible working options, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare discounts, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our locations in Aberdeen, Perth, and Inverness provide a unique opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders while contributing to the resilience of our vital infrastructure.
Contact Details:
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Recruitment Team
