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Lead Trail & Path Designer

CRC.scot Flexible working arrangements can be discussed. Banchory-based main office (with travel across Scotland as required)

About the Role

You will take the lead in identifying, promoting, and developing MTB trail and path design and/or construction opportunities.

You’ll work within CRC.scot’s simple, proven phased approach to projects:

• Feasibility
• Detailed Design
• Construction

You’ll also draw on our extensive back catalogue of projects and established methodologies, while collaborating with a trusted network of specialist consultants where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new MTB trail and path opportunities across Scotland
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, public bodies, and partners
• Lead projects through feasibility, design, and support the construction phases
• Prepare proposals, scopes, and supporting documentation to secure work
• Coordinate with external consultants on specialist inputs (e.g. ecology, engineering, planning)
• Ensure projects are practical, deliverable, and aligned with best practice

About You

You’ll be someone who can bridge vision and delivery — spotting opportunities and turning them into real projects on the ground.

You might come from a background in:

• Trail design (MTB or multi-use)
• Landscape architecture
• Civil engineering or rural infrastructure
• Outdoor recreation development

Essential qualities:

• Strong understanding of MTB trail and path development and user needs
• Ability to develop projects from concept through to delivery
• Commercial awareness and confidence in winning work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Self-directed and comfortable working in a flexible, small-team environment

Desirable:

• Proven experience in trail/path design and/or construction
• Experience working in/with Scotland’s public, private, or third sectors
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms and project development pathways
• Network within the trails / outdoor recreation sector

Why Join CRC.scot?

• Be part of a growing organisation shaping Scotland’s trail and path infrastructure
• Work on meaningful projects with real community and environmental impact
• Flexible working with potential to scale the role over time
• Access to a strong portfolio of past work and established delivery approach
• Collaboration with experienced partners and consultants

How to Apply

Send a short CV and a brief note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to: chris@crc.scot