Ecologist – Lead Environmental Projects (Hybrid)

Kiloh Associates; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Kiloh Associates is a leading civil engineering and construction design consultancy seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our environmental team across Scotland and the UK. You will deliver high-quality environmental and engineering consultancy services, working with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects.

You will lead ecology surveys, support senior staff, and contribute to EIA/EcIA chapters while advancing your career in a supportive, growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Undertake ecology site surveys including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), breeding bird checks and protected species surveys.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIWEM, Geological Society or a similar organisation, and/or chartership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecology site surveys and support senior staff on specialist surveys.
• Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) where required and perform pre-works checks.
• Produce ecological documentation including PEA reports, species protection and habitat management plans.
• Provide ecological advice to project managers across the business.
• Contribute to EIA/EcIA chapters and client development within environmental projects.

Skills

Ecologist

Bird surveys

Protected species

ECoW

Job description

Kiloh Associates is a leading civil engineering and construction design consultancy seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our environmental team across Scotland and the UK. You will deliver high-quality environmental and engineering consultancy services, working with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects.

You will lead ecology surveys, support senior staff, and contribute to EIA/EcIA chapters while advancing your career in a supportive, growing consultancy.