Senior Ecologist

4684531
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Edinburgh
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Corporate Sustainability
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £35,000 - £40,000

Senior Ecologist, Edinburgh, Glasgow, £35,000 - £40,000

Your new company

Our client is a consultancy which was established in 2007. They are committed to growing and developing its people, a business that is passionate about making a real difference to sustainable development and protecting the environment.

They have a wide range of projects currently, including large-scale renewable energy projects, major infrastructure, regeneration schemes, large wind and solar farms as well as small housing developments.


Your new role

The main responsibilities of your new role will include:

  • Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
  • Client & project management.
  • Undertake ecological surveys and assessments, including UKHab and protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments etc.
  • Provide ecological advice and support to clients and across internal teams.
  • Manage and deliver ecological projects, including the production of technical reports and ecological management plans.
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.


What you'll need to succeed

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in an environmental consultancy
  • An excellent understanding of ornothology
  • The ability to plan/deliver basic habitat and protected species surveys / reports (e.g. (PEA, UK Habs, BNG assessments, bats, Badger, Water Vole, etc.).
  • Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
  • Good communication skills, both in-house and with clients.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Experience preparing fee proposals.
  • Experience undertaking risk assessments.
  • Experience managing simple projects.
  • Be able to manage and analyse data.


What you'll get in return

  • Annual salary of £35,000 - £40,000
  • Hybrid working
  • Toil system
  • Private healthcare after 1 year's service


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Apply for this job

Talk to Ethan Taylor, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Leicester, 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquareTelephone 0116 253 8097
Click here to access our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to this.