Job type
PermanentLocation
EdinburghWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Corporate SustainabilityIndustry
ConstructionPay
£45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Edinburgh, £45,000 - £55,000, Principal Ecologist
Your new company
A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a skilled Principal Ecologist to mentor and support an existing team in Scotland. The company operates across diverse sectors, including water, renewables, infrastructure, power and utilities, ports and harbours, as well as regulatory and governmental projects.
Your new role
- Collaborate with senior leadership to expand the business across the UK
- Lead and mentor consultants to ensure timely, high-quality reporting
- Overseeing consultancy outputs, reviewing reports and providing constructive feedback
- Contribute to tender preparation, including proposals, budgeting, and scope development
- Manage projects with multidisciplinary teams across various locations
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder management
- Represent the consultancy at networking events, conferences, and business development meetings
- Identify and secure new opportunities while maintaining relationships with existing clients
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of EU and UK legislation related to ecology, environmental issues, and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
- Demonstrable project experience, particularly within Scotland and preferably England
- Experience leading protected species surveys and mitigation projects
- Proven ability to support junior ecologists in their professional development
- Ability to expand and manage a terrestrial ecology portfolio in a consultancy setting
- Expertise in delivering ecological advice and innovative mitigation solutions
Desirable:
- Track record of securing new business opportunities and preparing bids/tenders
- Full CIEEM membership or eligibility
- Holding at least one protected species licence or qualification as an experienced botanist (FISC Level 4+)
- Experience leading and motivating a team
What you'll get in return
- Competitive annual salary (£45,000 - £55,000)
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Private medical insurance
- 33 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Flexible and remote working options
What you need to do now
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