Senior Ecologist – Scotland

Overview

Embankment Group is proud to partner with a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy in their search for a Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic team in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, and the built environment.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality ecological services, managing projects, and mentoring junior team members. This position is ideal for an experienced ecologist who thrives in a role that combines fieldwork, technical reporting, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Ecologist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the ecological aspects of projects and providing expert advice to clients and contractors.
• Designing and coordinating ecological survey programmes and mitigation strategies.
• Preparing fee proposals, scopes of work, and technical reports.
• Reviewing ecological reports prepared by colleagues and specialist subcontractors.
• Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists, including fieldwork supervision.
• Scheduling and managing survey programmes to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Collaborating with other environmental disciplines, such as planning, hydrology, landscape, and environmental assessment specialists.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A degree in ecology, biological sciences, or a related environmental discipline.
• Proven experience in ecological consultancy within the UK.
• Strong understanding of ecological legislation and planning policy in Scotland and the wider UK.
• Proficiency in conducting a range of ecological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate survey programmes and manage project workloads.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior ecologists.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Expertise in botanical surveys and habitat assessment.
• Experience conducting specialist fauna surveys, such as bats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, or mammals.
• Membership, or working towards membership, of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

Day-to-Day

Your daily responsibilities will include a mix of field-based and office-based tasks:

• Conducting ecological surveys, including ornithology, protected species, habitat, and botanical assessments.
• Coordinating and managing survey schedules, including travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Preparing detailed technical reports and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members to develop their skills and expertise.

Benefits

Joining this consultancy as a Senior Ecologist comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and high-profile projects across Scotland.
• Professional development support, including training and CIEEM membership.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to a company vehicle for fieldwork.

If you are an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful projects that balance development with environmental protection, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation in delivering sustainable environmental solutions.