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Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy established in 2012 who are looking for a range of experienced consultants to join their team based in Glasgow or Perth. They are a close-knit team of 20 consultants who care deeply about creating sustainable, practical solutions for development.

They are currently working on a wide range of projects across Scotland and the North of England. These include onshore wind farms, large national parks, renewable energy projects and large housing developments.

Your new role

• 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

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, sometimes in remote locations, staying away when required and sometimes working unsociable hours.
• The ability to plan/deliver basic habitat and protected species surveys / reports (e.g. (PEA, EIA chapters, 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.
• Experience using GIS Mapping.

What you'll get in return

• Annual salary of £35,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus 9 Scottish bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• Excellent development opportunities

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.

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