Senior Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Ecologist to manage projects and mentor junior staff. You'll conduct ecological surveys, provide expert advice, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while enjoying hybrid working and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Private Healthcare after 1 year's service

Toil system

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in environmental consultancy.
• Excellent understanding of ornithology.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
• Undertake ecological surveys and assessments.
• Manage and deliver ecological projects.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Project Management

Data Analysis

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
Our client is a consultancy which was established in 2007. They are committed to growing and developing its people, a business that is passionate about making a real difference to sustainable development and protecting the environment.

They have a wide range of projects currently, including large-scale renewable energy projects, major infrastructure, regeneration schemes, large wind and solar farms as well as small housing developments.

Your new role
The main responsibilities of your new role will include:

• Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
• Client & project management.
• Undertake ecological surveys and assessments, including UKHab and protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments etc.
• Provide ecological advice and support to clients and across internal teams.
• Manage and deliver ecological projects, including the production of technical reports and ecological management plans.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of 3 years experience in an environmental consultancy
• An excellent understanding of ornothology
• The ability to plan/deliver basic habitat and protected species surveys / reports (e.g. (PEA, UK Habs, BNG assessments, bats, Badger, Water Vole, etc.).
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
• Good communication skills, both in-house and with clients.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience preparing proposals.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments.
• Experience managing simple projects.
• Be able to manage and analyse data.

What you'll get in return

• Annual salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Hybrid working
• Toil system
• Private healthcare after 1 year's service

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