Environmental Manager / Ecologist

isepglobal; United Kingdom; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Permanent contract potential

Competitive day rate

National project exposure

Résumé du poste

isepglobal, a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure, seeks an Environmental Manager/Ecologist to support two Transport Scotland projects. You will lead survey delivery, reporting, mitigation design and construction-phase environmental management.

The role requires strong leadership, client liaison and coordination with designers, engineers and contractors to ensure compliance and smooth project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of ecological delivery teams.
• Experience on infrastructure or highways projects.
• Excellent written communication and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage a small environmental team delivering highway-related surveys and assessments.
• Undertake and oversee ecological surveys for protected species.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Support environmental monitoring and liaison with contractors.
• Work with Transport Scotland and project teams to ensure compliance and delivery.
• Manage project timelines, quality, and communication.

Connaissances

Team management

Ecology delivery

Client liaison

Reporting

Project coordination

Formation

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Description du poste

Your new company

My client is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Their products and services are constantly evolving, and their purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure that enhances life and protects our shared future.

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager/ Ecologist to support two major Transport Scotland infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead survey delivery, reporting, mitigation design, and construction-phase environmental management. This is a key role requiring strong coordination, leadership, and the ability to engage confidently with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small environmental team delivering highway-related surveys and assessments.
• Undertake and oversee a range of ecological surveys, particularly protected species (bats, badger, red squirrel, pine marten, wildcat).
• Produce high quality technical reports, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Support environmental monitoring and liaison with contractors.
• Work closely with Transport Scotland, designers, engineers, and wider project teams to ensure compliance and smooth project delivery.
• Manage project timelines, quality, and communication across internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven team management experience within ecology or environmental delivery.
• Strong background in multi-disciplinary working, ideally on infrastructure or highways projects.
• Confident in client liaison, project discussions, and managing expectations.
• Experience managing environmental inputs for large scale development or transport projects.
• Excellent written communication and reporting skills.

Desirables

• One or more protected species licences (bats, badgers, red squirrel, pine marten, Scottish wildcat)
• Previous experience on linear infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of environmental mitigation during construction.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible hybrid working (2 days in Motherwell, remainder remote
• Opportunity to lead environmental delivery on high profile national projects.
• Competitive day rate depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join permanently at the end of the contract