Consultant Ecologist – Construction Phase Biodiversity Lead

Naturally Compliant; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Private health insurance

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Profit share scheme

Job summary

Naturally Compliant is seeking a solutions-focused Consultant Ecologist to support clients in Scotland during pre- and post-planning consent and construction phases. The role involves ecological surveys, on-site advice, and managing protected species licences with a focus on improving environmental performance.

You will work with clients across renewables, infrastructure, utilities, and land management, contributing to biodiversity outcomes and practical mitigation throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in construction phase ecological services (Consultant level).
• Understanding of ecological management during construction, including EIA and consent discharge.
• CDM duties and environmental roles on site.
• Driving licence and access to own car.
• CSCS card.
• Environmental degree.

Responsibilities

• Attend development sites to undertake ecological pre-activity surveys and inform mitigation requirements.
• Provide ecologically sound advice to inform construction programme and methods.
• Act as accredited agent on relevant protected species licences, depending on experience.
• Liaise with Project Management teams to promote compliance with management documents and RAMS where ecology is a material factor.
• Author Preliminary Ecological Advice (PEA) and related plans.
• Assist in delivery/creation of Habitat Management Plans and Enhancement Plans.
• Author Species Protection Plans / Breeding Bird Protection Plans.
• Uphold Naturally Compliant and client standards and values.
• Deliver toolbox talks where necessary.

Skills

Construction phase ecology

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Environmental degree

Tools

Driving licence

Own car

CSCS card

GIS/Mapping

Job description

Naturally Compliant is seeking a solutions-focused Consultant Ecologist to support clients in Scotland during pre- and post-planning consent and construction phases. The role involves ecological surveys, on-site advice, and managing protected species licences with a focus on improving environmental performance.

You will work with clients across renewables, infrastructure, utilities, and land management, contributing to biodiversity outcomes and practical mitigation throughout project lifecycles.