Senior Ecologist

Overview

Our client, a leading environmental consultancy, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic Ecology team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for a Ecologist individual with over four years of proven experience in ecological consultancy to contribute to a wide range of projects across various sectors.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality ecological services while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Environmental and Ecology professionals. This position offers the chance to further develop your expertise, manage projects, and make a meaningful impact on environmental and ecological outcomes.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Ecologist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and conducting targeted habitat and species surveys.
• Producing high-quality reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals.
• Designing ecological mitigation strategies and advising on their implementation.
• Managing small to medium-scale projects, including budgets and deadlines, and contributing to larger projects with team support.
• Liaising with ecological regulators, planning authorities, clients, partner organisations, and sub-consultants.
• Delivering technical work within your areas of expertise on complex or challenging projects.
• Preparing fee proposals and tender bid submissions.
• Attending meetings and providing expert advice to clients and internal multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

To be successful in this Senior Ecologist role, you will need:

• A relevant degree, with an MSc in an environmental/Ecology discipline being desirable but not essential.
• Full or Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• A strong understanding of current environmental legislation, policy trends, and established ecological guidance.
• Expertise in habitat and species surveys, assessment, and mitigation, particularly for bats, British mammals, GCN, or botanical knowledge.
• Experience in writing or contributing to HRA, EcIA, and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements.
• Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering tasks on time and within budget.
• Experience in Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) or working with site contractors to deliver on-site advice and mitigation.
• Proficiency in GIS, QGIS, and QField.
• A current CSCS card or equivalent.
• Excellent field skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the flexibility to work unsociable hours or travel as required.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• A passion for mentoring junior staff is highly desirable.

Day-to-Day

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Conducting fieldwork for habitat and species surveys.
• Preparing detailed ecological reports and assessments.
• Collaborating with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Providing on-site ecological advice and mitigation strategies.
• Contributing to the preparation of tenders and proposals.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Benefits

Our client is committed to investing in your success and professional growth. By joining their team, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• A dedicated training allowance to support your career development.
• Company pension contributions.
• The opportunity to work alongside technical experts in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• A chance to contribute to key regional and national projects while building a successful career in ecological consultancy.

If you are a passionate and experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity to join a forward-thinking and expanding team. Apply today to make a difference in the field of ecology and environmental consultancy!

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