Location:
Inverness, Scotland
Salary:
£38,000–£44,000 DOE
Job Type:
Permanent | Full-time or Part-time
Working Arrangement:
Hybrid & Flexible Working
The Opportunity
Embankment Group are working with a well-established and highly regarded environmental consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join their growing team in Inverness.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ecologist looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across infrastructure, renewable energy, development and environmental conservation.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage ecological projects from initial survey through to completion, working alongside experienced specialists within a supportive and collaborative team.
The company offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, excellent opportunities for professional development and the chance to work on interesting and technically challenging projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and deliver ecological projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
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Undertake and coordinate ecological surveys, including habitat assessments and protected species surveys.
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Prepare and review technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and protected species reports.
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Support ecological licence applications and provide advice on ecological mitigation and enhancement.
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Manage project resources, budgets, subcontractors and client relationships.
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Provide technical support and mentoring to junior members of the ecology team.
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Contribute to tenders, proposals and business development activities.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across different environmental disciplines.
About You
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A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
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Ideally ecological consultancy experience.
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Strong experience undertaking ecological surveys, assessments and technical reporting.
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Experience managing projects, budgets and client relationships.
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Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological planning requirements.
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Membership of CIEEM, ideally at Associate level or above.
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Protected species survey licences would be advantageous.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Salary & Benefits
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£38,000–£44,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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Hybrid working with flexible homeworking arrangements.
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Full-time and part-time working options.
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Company pension scheme.
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Life assurance.
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Generous holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave.
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Health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Ongoing training, professional development and career progression.
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Opportunities to gain additional protected species licences and develop technical specialisms.
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Exposure to a varied portfolio of ecological and environmental projects.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Ecologist based in Inverness or the surrounding Highlands and are considering your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Embankment Group or apply with your CV.
All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
