Natural Capital Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Consultant to join our Natural Capital & Sustainable Investment team in Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team delivering nature-based solutions to address the climate and biodiversity crises.

At Bidwells, we’ve been managing vast areas of the UK’s countryside and coastline for generations, and today, our work is more vital than ever. The role focuses on the design and implementation of Peatland Restoration projects, with a strong emphasis on site and contractor management.

The ideal candidate will be confident working independently in remote upland environments, developing creative, site-specific solutions, and managing projects from the ground up. Flexibility, resilience, and a strong work ethic are essential, as the role involves regular lone working and overnight stays during certain periods.

This position also offers the opportunity to collaborate with a range of internal teams, including Forestry, Planning, Energy and Renewables, and Estate Management, helping clients transition to net-zero, nature-positive rural businesses.

A solid understanding of natural capital markets, ecology, and biodiversity is essential, along with experience in land-based industries such as agriculture, forestry, or renewables.

While a relevant degree is valued, we also welcome candidates with strong, demonstrable experience in a similar role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Team planning and logistics – survey team supervision.
• Ecological site survey, assessment & restoration.
• Contractor management – training & delivery of operational sites.
• Project management – design, consultation, tendering & project management.
• GIS - Using remote sensing imagery to digitise and quantify landscape features.
• Natural Capital assurance schemes (Woodland & Peatland Carbon code, BNG etc).
• Research design & implementing methodologies
• Grant funding systems & applications

About You:

• Passionate about nature and the outdoor environment
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather and seasons
• Willing and able to work long days, staying on locally as required
• Educated to degree standard or have equivalent direct industry experience
• Able to approach tasks with common sense and a level-headed approach
• Good organisational skills with a methodical and logical approach
• Good communication skills – speaking to a variety of stakeholders
• Computer literate with Microsoft applications
• Transferable skill set in project / contractor management
• Effective verbal and written communicator
• Able to work effectively as a key part of a small team
• Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• A full driving licence for at least 2+ years
• Offroad driving experience is desirable, however not essential

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent.

Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks.

Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.