Consultant Ecologist / Ornithologist

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Glasgow seeks a Consultant Ecologist / Ornithologist to manage projects in renewable energy. The role involves ecological surveys, documentation production, and client interaction, offering a supportive work environment and career growth.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Gym Membership

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Life Assurance

Diverse portfolio of impactful projects

Supportive and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable consultancy experience in ecology or ornithology, preferably in renewables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical report writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing small to large-scale projects, overseeing survey logistics and budgets.
• Leading ecological and ornithological surveys and advising on impact assessments.
• Producing documentation like Environmental Impact Assessments and monitoring plans.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Ecologist / Ornithologist

Location: Glasgow (Full-Time, Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

I'm currently working with a well-established, independent environmental consultancy with a global reach in the green energy sector. They're looking to appoint a Consultant Ecologist / Ornithologist to join their Glasgow-based Consenting and Environment Team on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ecologist or ornithologist to play a key role in delivering planning and environmental services across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects-from early feasibility through to consent and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a range of small to large-scale projects, including overseeing survey logistics and budgets.


• Leading or contributing to ecological and ornithological surveys as needed.


• Advising internal teams and clients on survey design, data collection and interpretation, and ecological impact assessments.


• Producing a range of documentation, including:




• Annual reports


• Feasibility studies, screening/scoping reports


• Preliminary Environmental Information (PEI)


• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)


• Environmental Statement (ES) chapters


• Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)


• Monitoring plans and licence applications




• Staying informed of evolving guidance and best practices within the onshore renewables sector.


• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.


• Supporting business development through identifying new opportunities and contributing to tender proposals.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field.


• Demonstrable consultancy experience in ecology or ornithology, preferably in the renewables sector.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing technical reports.


• A good understanding of UK and EU environmental legislation and planning processes.


• Project management experience and confidence in a client-facing role.

What's on Offer:

• £35,000 - £40,000.


• Private Healthcare.


• Gym Membership.


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.


• Life Assurance.


• A diverse portfolio of impactful projects across the UK and internationally.


• A supportive and flexible working environment with strong career development potential.

Interested?
If you'd like to learn more or apply for this opportunity, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'd be happy to provide more information and discuss how this role aligns with your experience and career goals.